Talent, charisma and a kind of magnetism - these are thequality especially noted the colleagues of the great domestic performer Irina Maslennikova. About her brilliant career, personal life and other interesting elements of the biography will be told in this article.
Biography of the singer
Irina Ivanovna Maslennikova was born in the capitalUkraine in Kiev in 1918. Since childhood, having the ability to music, at the age of twenty, the girl entered the conservatory in the class of Palyayeva. It was from 1938 that the career of the artist began, as the teachers, noting the talent of the young singer, repeatedly attracted her to participate in the productions of the Kiev Opera. Thus, at the beginning of the track record of Maslennikova, the following plays appear: "The Wedding of Figaro" and "Fra-Diavolo".
Три года спустя, в 1941 г., Irina Maslennikova enlisted in the Ukrainian Opera and Ballet Theater as an intern. And now, at the very beginning of her professional career, the singer, together with the whole troupe, was evacuated to Ufa in connection with the beginning of the Great Patriotic War.
For the next two years, the artist is workingin Irkutsk, and in 1943 he moved to Moscow, where he began to perform as a member of the Bolshoi Theater troupe. Literally from the first days the singer is trusted by the leading parties in the famous opera productions. Until 1960, she was one of the leading soloists of the theater, the opera prima.
Until the end of her life, the actress was engaged in teaching activities in the best schools in the country. The opera diva died in 2013 in the city in which she lived more than half a century - Moscow. She was 94 years old.
Personal life
Irina Maslennikova was legally marriedSergey Lemeshev, a talented opera singer. The first handsome theater, a real artist, a talented soloist with a beautiful voice - he was loved by all women without exception.
Irina Maslennikova was completely in his taste: a beautiful, young, slim, well-educated talented girl could not help but attract his attention.
Познакомились они в тот момент, когда Сергей уже He was married to Lyubov Varzer, who also performed at the Bolshoi Theater. Lemeshev was never deprived of women's attention, and he often stared at the young soloists. So, while his wife went on tour, Sergey began an affair with Irina Maslennikova.
The singer was the only wife of the artist, who gave him a daughter. The girl was called Maria. Now she, like her parents, performs in a theater.
Off-stage activities
In addition to vigorous creative activity, IrinaMaslennikova, who at that time was recognized as an opera diva, not only Soviet, but also world-wide, taught in various educational institutions. For 18 years, from 1956 to 1974, she taught vocal classes at GITIS. Since 1974, the singer taught at the Moscow State Conservatory, having already had the title of professor, which Irina Ivanovna received in 1972. Since 2002, the national artist has worked with young talents in the Center for Opera Singing. Galina Vishnevskaya.
Thus, during her long life, Irina Ivanovna not only performed leading roles in the most famous operas of the world, but also made a huge contribution to the classical vocal education of young artists.
Performed Works
As mentioned above, the opera singer began her professional career in 1943. During this period she performed the main parts in the productions of “Rigoletto”, “The Siberian Barber” and “The Snow Maiden”.
For over 15 years, the artist sang in“Traviata”, “Great Friendship”, “Romeo and Juliet”, “Ivane Susanine”, “Ruslana and Lyudmila”, “Morozko”, “Don Juan”, “Lakme”, “Pebble”, “Sorochinsky Fair”, “Carmen ”,“ Fidelio ”,“ Nikita Vershinin ”,“ Bogeme ”,“ The Tsar's Bride ”and many other classical works of opera art, which brought her world fame and allowed to tour in the near and far abroad, to perform in the best theaters.
Titles and awards
The opera singer received her first award in 1947, almost at the beginning of her career. It was the first prize of the World Festival of Students and Youth, held in the Czech capital Prague.
The next award in the form of an honorary title came to the performer in 1951. She received the title "Honored Artist of the RSFSR" for her contribution to the development of the domestic opera art.
An even more honorary title, namely “NarodnayaActress of the RSFSR ", I. Maslennikova was awarded in 1957. Recall that this title is awarded for special merits in the field of musical, theatrical, pop, circus and cinematographic art. In the days of the Soviet Union, however, as now, this title is part of the state’s award system.
Further, in 1972, in connection with the active teaching activities, Maslennikova received the title of professor.
Then in 1976the actress was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labor, and in 2002 the Order of Friendship for promoting Russian culture and contributing to the establishment of friendly relations with other countries.
