Evgeny Svetlanov realized himself as a musician, composer, conductor, publicist. He was the recipient of several state awards. During his lifetime, he achieved popularity not only in the USSR and Russia, but also abroad.
Childhood and youth Yevgenia Svetlanova
He was born in early September 1928. He was lucky to grow up in a creative and intelligent family. Svetlanov's parents were respected people. Father and mother - worked at the Bolshoi Theater.
It is not difficult to guess that Yevgeny's childhood passed behind the scenes of the Bolshoi Theater. Parents who doted on their children dreamed that their offspring would master creative professions. From the age of six, Eugene began to study music, which his father could not help but rejoice at.
In the mid-40s, Svetlanov Jr. entered the Musical and Pedagogical School. Somewhat later, he became a student of the Gnesinka, in the early 50s, the doors of the Moscow Conservatory opened for a young and promising musician.
Music teachers predicted a good musical future for Eugene. Already in the 4th year of the Moscow Conservatory, he appeared on the professional stage.
Evgeny Svetlanov: the creative path of the artist
In the 50s of the last century, the professional career of an artist started. From 63, he served as chief conductor at the Bolshoi Theater for a couple of years. He conducted more than 15 operas at the conductor's stand.
During this period of time, he became the head of the Palace of Congresses (Kremlin). A couple of years later, Eugene went to Italy. He was lucky enough to conduct at La Scala. He was involved in several opera performances.
Upon arrival at home, he was appointed artistic director of the symphony orchestra of the Soviet Union. He combined his main job with side jobs. Thus, for about 8 years he also managed the Hague Residence Orchestra. In 2000, the Bolshoi Theater extended the contract with the maestro for several years.
Musical compositions by Evgeny Svetlanov
Regarding the author's musical compositions, the cantata "Native Fields", the rhapsody "Pictures of Spain", the symphony in B minor and several Russian songs should be included among the debut works.
Eugene's works were highly appreciated not only by his fans, but also by music critics. In the early 70s he pleased his audience with "long" symphonies, and several compositions on wind instruments. The maestro continued to create classical works.
The composer and musician perfectly conveyed the mood of classical Russian music. His talent was recognized not only at home, but also far beyond its borders.
Details of the personal life of the artist Yevgeny Svetlanov
Evgeny Svetlanov called himself a happy man. A prominent musician has always been in the center of female attention. He was married twice. The first wife of the unsurpassed maestro was Larisa Avdeeva. In the mid-50s, a woman gave birth to a man's heir.
The personal life of Larisa and Evgeny developed successfully until 1974. This year, a journalist named Nina came to the family house to interview the artist. Later, she admits that she fell in love with Svetlanov at first sight.
During the interview, it turned out that Nina and Evgeny have a lot in common. The man also liked the journalist. He saw her off and offered to meet after work. Nina could not believe that Svetlanov himself became interested in her person.
They met the next day. Eugene suggested going to a restaurant. After dinner, Nina suggested that Evgeny go to visit her. That night he stayed with her overnight. At the time of their acquaintance, the journalist was divorced, and Svetlanov was married.
He divorced his wife and took Nina as his wife. She dedicated her whole life to him. They lived together, but there were no children in this marriage.
Interesting facts about the artist Evgeny Svetlanov
- This is the first Soviet conductor who had the honor to work at La Scala.
- He bequeathed that his body be buried at the Vagankovsky cemetery. This place, according to the maestro, could be visited by anyone, which cannot be said about the prestigious Novodevichy.
- Since the beginning of the new century, the Svetlanov Conducting Competition has been held annually. Note that the competition is held in an international format.
Death of Evgeny Svetlanov
He was battling cancer. The artist underwent 10 surgeries and more than 20 chemotherapy sessions. He was in severe pain. He passed away on May 3, 2002.
