Ion Dacian

Born October 11, 1911 Saschiz, Mureş County - passed away December 8, 1981 , Bucharest, was a Romanian tenor, particularly known for interpretation of operetta roles. He started his career in 1934 at the Romanian Opera in Cluj, then was brought in Bucharest by Nicolae Vladoianu, to play at Alhambra Theater. In 1950 the National Operetta Theater was establised, and Ion Dacian was employed as a first soloist of the theater. Appointed director of the theater, he was dismissed without explanation, in the early 1970's. The State Theatre of Opera was renamed National Operetta Theatre "Ion Dacian". In his career, Ion Dacian played 57 roles, playing over 5000 performances and taking part in 120 concerts with various orchestras. He was a very popular artist, beloved by the public.