Alla Bayanova was remembered by fans as a performer of poignant romances and folk songs. The Soviet and Russian singer lived an incredibly eventful life. She was awarded the title of Honored and People's Artist of the Russian Federation.
Childhood and youth
The artist's date of birth is May 18, 1914. She is from Chisinau (Moldova). Alla had every chance to become a famous singer. She was born in the family of a famous opera singer and corps de ballet dancer. Alla inherited a gorgeous appearance from her mother, and a delightful voice from her father.
The first years of the future artist's life were spent in Chisinau. She hardly remembered this place. When she was 4 years old, it was time for constant moving. The family could not stay on the territory of their native city, since it became part of Romania, and it was dangerous to be there, since Alla's family belonged to the nobility. The head of the family secretly took his wife and daughter out, presenting the relatives as a small artistic troupe.
For some time the family huddled in Germany. Mom got a job at a garment factory, and the head of the family was accepted into the local theater. Sometimes he took Alla with him to work. From an early age, the girl began to get acquainted with the theater, stage and life behind the scenes.
Alla Bayanova: Life in France
In the early 20s, the family moved to France. Alla was sent to a Catholic school, where she began to study French and other basic school subjects. So that the daughter would not forget her native language, the head of the family sent her to the center for emigrants after classes. There Alla could communicate with her compatriots.
Soon the head of the family managed to conclude a contract with a French restaurant. In the institution, the father performed exclusively in the evening. On a small stage, he put on short numbers. He tried on the image of a blind old man, and Alla became his guide.
The task of the girl was reduced to the fact that she had only to bring her father to the stage. But, unexpectedly, she began to sing the piece with her dad. Actually from this moment Alla's creative path begins. She made her debut as a singer and that evening became the favorite of the visitors of the institution. As a thank you, the audience began throwing money onto the stage. When my father came home, he said affectionately: “Alla, you have earned your first money. Now you can buy your own coat."
The creative path of Alla Bayanova
As a teenager, she enters the stage as a solo artist. Then a creative pseudonym appears - Bayanova. Once Alexander Vertinsky attended her performance. After the concert, he approached Alla, offering to put a joint number in one of the restaurants in Paris.
The performance of the artists was so warmly received by the audience that after that Vertinsky and Bayanova performed on the same stage for several more years. Alexander admired Alla's talent and prophesied a good future for her.
After Vertinsky left the French restaurant, Bayanova stopped performing at the institution. She went with her parents on a short trip. In the 30s of the last century, the family settled in Romania.
In Bucharest, Alla began to collaborate with pop artist Peter Leshchenko. He liked Bayanova and he invited her to perform in his restaurant. The young singer delighted the local audience with the performance of sensual pieces of music.
Alla Bayanova: Life in Romania
Romania has become her second home. She spent most of her life in this country. Here Alla Bayanova worked in theaters and recorded full-length records.
In Romania, she survived the Second World War. For her, the military events turned into a tragedy. The artist was sent to a concentration camp. The fault is the performance of musical works in Russian. Then the country was under the control of the dictator Antonescu. Ruler on the vine ruble everything that could be connected with Russian culture.
For a long time she denied herself the pleasure of performing on stage, and only after the end of the Second World War did her situation improve. She sang songs in her native language, organized concerts, toured and made music lovers fall in love with the sound of Russian folk compositions.
When Nicolae Ceausescu became the head of Romania, not the best times came for Alla Bayanova again. Nicolae tried to exterminate everything Soviet on the territory of his state. During this period of time, Alla performs extremely rarely, and if she organizes concerts, then only Romanian songs are heard at the performances. She is thinking about changing citizenship.
Obtaining citizenship in the USSR
She visited the USSR in the mid-70s. The next visit took place in the mid-80s - immediately after the recording of studio LPs. At the end of the 80s, she applies for citizenship and receives a positive response. In order for everything to go as “cleanly” as possible, Bayanova enters into a fictitious marriage, with a citizen of the Soviet Union.
M. Gorbachev, who was one of the first to appreciate Bayanova's vocal abilities, gave her a small cozy apartment. During this period of time, a real creative upsurge came in Alla's life. She spends the next 10 years as actively as possible. Bayanova holds several hundred concerts.
Especially sonorously performed by Bayanova are such musical works as: “Chubchik”, “Black Eyes”, “Cranes”. Alla's romances, which she performed "with her heart", deserve special attention. Alla wrote some of her works on her own.
Details of the artist's personal life
Alla Bayanova had a rich not only creative, but also personal life. The luxurious singer has always been in the spotlight. Famous people fell in love with Alla, but she never used her position, but acted exclusively as her heart prompted.
A young man named Andrei is Bayanova's first lover. Their meeting took place in a restaurant where the artist performed. Andrei saw how Alla performs on stage. It was love at first sight.
The tragic story of the personal life of Alla Bayanova
Andrei had the most serious intentions towards Bayanova, and he decided to ask permission to take the girl as his wife - from her parents. The father gave the young go-ahead for marriage. The wedding was to take place three years later - immediately after Alla came of age. However, the wedding never took place, as the young man was in a car accident that cost him his life.
To relieve her heart and soul pain, the girl, together with her parents, goes on a short trip. A series of concerts followed. Soon she married the charming musician Georges Ypsilanti. She met the pianist at P. Leshchenko's restaurant.
In the early 30s, young people got married without receiving the blessing of their parents. Then she found out that she was expecting a child, but chose to have an abortion. After 7 years, the couple broke up. The culprit of the collapse of the marriage was the betrayal of Alla Bayanova. Georges did not forgive the woman for betrayal.
Some time later, she married Stefan Shendry. It was the perfect union. The family lived in love and prosperity, but happiness did not last long. Soon, Alla's wife was repressed. When he returned home, his wife felt his changes on herself. He began to be rude to her. Stefan raised his hand to her.
Being pregnant, she leaves her husband. A strong emotional shock caused a miscarriage. The doctors said that Alla would no longer be able to have children. Soon she married a man whose last name was listed as Kogan. She married him for selfish purposes - Bayanova wanted to obtain Soviet citizenship.
Alla Bayanova: Death
Alla Bayanova tried to remain a cheerful and positive person. She was in good health. At 88, she underwent major surgery. The fact is that she found a tumor in the mammary glands. After the operation, she enjoyed life for a little less than 10 years.
She passed away on August 30, 2011. She died in the capital of Russia, from leukemia. She passed away at the age of 97.
