The composition relies on a that mirrors a late-night stroll. While many associate Chiriac with her more upbeat, rhythmic hits like "Opriți timpul," "Felinarul" showcases her ability to handle subtle emotional shifts . Her voice oscillates between a delicate whisper and a resonant, soulful strength, creating a sense of intimacy that makes it feel as though she is singing directly to the listener in the dark.
Decades after its release, "Felinarul" remains a staple of Romanian (Light Music), admired for its poetic lyricism and the way it evokes a vanished era of Bucharest’s romantic, moonlit streets. Corina Chiriac Felinarul
Performed with her signature and theatrical flair, the song transforms a simple object—a street lantern—into a powerful symbol of loneliness and nostalgia . Chiriac doesn’t just sing the lyrics; she interprets them like a monologue from a play, guiding the listener through a quiet, nocturnal world where the light of the lantern serves as the only witness to forgotten stories and passing time. The composition relies on a that mirrors a late-night stroll
"Felinarul" (The Lantern) is one of Corina Chiriac’s most enduring masterpieces, a song that perfectly captures the of Romanian pop music from the late 20th century. Decades after its release, "Felinarul" remains a staple