Mikhail Gluz is an Honored Composer of the USSR and the Russian Federation. He managed to make an undeniable contribution to the treasury of the cultural heritage of his native country. On his shelf is an impressive number of awards, including international ones.
Childhood and youth of Mikhail Gluz
Very little is known about his childhood and youth. He led a reclusive life, so he rarely let anyone into the most intimate. Maestro's date of birth is September 19, 1951. He was born in the small village of Onor (Sakhalin Region).
By the way, he was lucky to be brought up in a creative family. The fact is that Mikhail's mother worked as a music teacher. Later, she achieved the title of People's Artist of Russia. Mother for Gluz was a real muse and motivator for starting a creative career.
The head of the family deserves special attention. He actively participated in the Second World War. The military surgeon and major of the medical service knew firsthand what was happening at the front. Mikhail Gluz's father instilled in his son love for the Motherland and the right moral values. Later, he will remember his father and his activities at the front, in musical works.
Gluz studied at a regular high school. He was in good standing with the teachers. In addition to the fact that Mikhail studied well, he had enough time, desire and strength to make music. Luckily, I didn't have to look for a teacher. Mom caught on in time and began to teach her son the basics of music.
In the mid-60s of the last century, a young man went to the capital of Russia in search of a better fate. A year later he entered the Moscow Musical College. For 4 whole years he studied at the conductor-choir department.
By the way, this is not his only education. In the early 70s, Mikhail continued his education. He entered the famous Gnesinka. For 5 years, the young man studied in the composition class of Professor G. I. Litinsky.
Gluz did not understand his life without music. He was one of the most talented students in his class. Teachers as one insisted that he had an excellent musical future.
The creative path of the composer Mikhail Gluz
He began his creative activity in his student years. In the early 70s, he became the head of the ensemble of the House of Culture of the Pravda publication. But Mikhail's professional activity fell on the sunset of the 70s.
He began his professional work at the Chamber Jewish Musical Theatre. The institution was created with the support of Gluz. The goal of the theater is to revive the lost Jewish musical and theatrical events. Mikhail in the theater became the chief director, and in the mid-80s - artistic director.
Here, Mikhail's composer talent was revealed. His musicals were staged on the theater stage. Of the works, Tango of Life and Shalom Chagall deserve special attention.
His work was respected not only in the territory of the Soviet Union and Russia. He toured almost all continents of the planet. His work was especially followed in the USA, Italy, Germany, France, Israel, Canada, Belgium.
Mikhail worked not only for the theater, where he worked as a director and artistic director. He enjoyed collaborating with other cultural institutions. He also wrote musical scores for films. At the end of the 80s, he became the "father" of show theater. The brainchild of the maestro was called "Tum-balalaika". Then he created the Cultural Center. Solomon Mikhoels.
In the mid-90s of the last century, Gluz received the title of Honorary Artist of the Russian Federation. In the new millennium, the composer received the Order of Honor, and then - the highest public award of Russia - the Golden Badge of Honor "Public Recognition".
Interesting facts about the composer Mikhail Gluz
- In 2013, he received the UNESCO Five Continents Medal for a great contribution to international cultural cooperation.
- He repeatedly collaborated and supported V.V. Putin. In 2016, the President of Russia presented him with a certificate of honor.
- He devoted the lion's share of the songs to the theme of the Great Patriotic War.
- Mikhail - did not like to share information about his personal life. This part of his life is a closing book for fans and journalists. Journalists do not know about his marital status and possible love affairs.
Mikhail Gluz: death of the maestro
In the last years of his life, the composer led a moderate lifestyle. He died on July 8, 2021 in the capital of Russia. The cause of death of the maestro was a heart attack.
