Dirijorul Constantin Pigrov (1876–1962) și rolul său în afirmarea Capelei Corale Academice Doina

Constantin Pigrov played a crucial role in the development and education of the first generations of choristers within the Doina Choral Chapel, becoming one of the most important conductors in the history of this ensemble. His methodological principles focused on intonational precision, voice development, and the musical ear training of the singers. His work as conductor of the Doina Choral Ensemble was based on talent selection, the formation of a diverse repertoire, and the continuous technical training of the performers. His methodology was materialized in the monograph Choral Leadership (1964), which influenced conducting and pedagogical activities in Odessa and throughout the USSR. His work had a significant impact on professional choral culture and was recognized as a model for training choral conductors.