Leshchenko Lev Valeryanovich is one of the most famous and famous singers on our stage. He is the recipient of numerous awards and music awards.
Few people know, but Lev Valeryanovich not only solos on stage, but also acts in films, writes lyrics for songs and teaches singing and vocal courses.
The childhood of the artist Lev Leshchenko
Lev Leshchenko was born on February 1, 1942. The mother, after a long illness, died when the boy was very young (he was not even two years old).
Leo's father married a second time. The relationship between the stepmother and the young Leo has always been warm and friendly. According to Lev Valeryanovich, he loved and respected her very much, since she treated him like her own son.
Before going to school, the artist often visited the military unit, where his father then served. In part, he was loved, even called the "son of the regiment."
Already at an early age, Leo began to get involved in singing. He was very fond of listening to the songs of L. Utyosov. During the school period, the young soloist attended a choir club at the House of Pioneers.
He was noticed and began to be invited to city music competitions. On them he performed the songs of his favorite composer. After graduating from school, Lev Valeryanovich was going to enter a theatrical higher institution, but he did not succeed.
For about two years he worked as a simple worker at the State Academic Theatre. Then, at the insistence of his father, he began to earn extra money at one enterprise as a mechanic.
In 1961, Lev received a summons. At first he served in the tank troops, then he was called to the song and dance team. Around the same time, the artist began to prepare for entrance examinations at GITIS.
After serving in the army, the artist again made an attempt to enter the theater institute. And although by this time the entrance exams had already ended, the bright and talented performer was given another chance - and he entered.
After a year of study at the university, Lev Valeryanovich got a job at the Operetta Theater. His first role included only one offer. After the second role in the performance "The Circus Lights the Lights", the musician finally decided that the theater was not for him.
The creative path of the artist
In 1970, the singer began working for the USSR State Radio and Television. He tried himself in operas, romances, and chamber classical works. In the same year he won the All-Union competition of performers.
A few years later, Leo again won the Golden Orpheus television competition, which was held in Bulgaria. Then in Poland the jury awarded him the first international prize.
But, probably, the song “Victory Day”, which was first performed in his implementation on May 9, 1975, made the singer truly famous. This song was very liked by the audience of his work. She became a kind of visiting card of Lev Leshchenko.
After the "Victory Day", the artist's popularity increased every day. He toured a lot not only in the Soviet Union, but also beyond its borders. His works became hits, and the texts were memorized.
In 1977, Lev Valeryanovich received the title of Honored Artist of the USSR, followed by various state awards, awards, orders, medals and badges.
In 1990, the songwriter created the "Music Agency", which is now a real state theater. He released many musical compositions and films, of which the most famous are Military Field Romance and 10 Years of the Russian Emergencies Ministry. The theater also organized creative evenings and tours.
The stage master was also engaged in teaching at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music. Many of his pupils later became popular artists.
The creative life of Lev Valeryanovich is rich and varied. He sang more than 100 songs, released more than 10 albums, the artist starred in films, sang a duet with famous soloists and even wrote two books "Apology of Memory" and "Songs Chose Me".
Personal life
The People's Artist was married twice. He met his first wife Alla in his youth, when both were studying at the institute. But the marriage did not last long. In 1977, in Sochi, during a tour, the artist met his true love.
Irina is a student with Russian roots, but living in Hungary at that time, she did not even pay attention to the famous singer. And only a year after they met, Irina reciprocated. They merried. Unfortunately, due to a number of reasons, they do not have children.
Lev Leshchenko now
Currently, the famous artist continues to perform on stage, takes part in various talk shows and music programs. He is fond of tennis, swimming, regularly attends matches of his favorite basketball team.
Despite his age, the honored worker of culture keeps up with modern technologies and the Internet. He actively maintains his Instagram page, where he often posts photos of his family and friends.
He also has his own official website, where his fans can follow the latest events and news from the artist's life. This year, Lev Valeryanovich became the director of the Russian Bass festival.
