Rimma Volkova is a brilliant opera singer, performer of sensual musical works, teacher. Rimma Stepanovna passed away at the beginning of June 2021. Information about the sudden death of an opera singer shocked not only relatives, but also loyal fans.
Rimma Volkova: childhood and youth
The artist's date of birth is August 9, 1940. She was born in Ashgabat. After receiving a matriculation certificate - Rimma, together with her family settled in Ulyanovsk.
Little Rimma from a young age delighted her parents and those around her with chic vocal abilities. She had a well-trained voice that instantly captivated.
After leaving school, the talented girl entered the music school, choosing the conductor and choral department for herself. Alas, vocals were not taught at the educational institution. After some time, Rimma Stepanovna was advised to transfer to the Stavropol school.
Thanks to the efforts and work of Associate Professor E. A. Abrosimova-Volkova, she managed to form that charming soprano for which millions of Soviet viewers will love her.
In her penultimate year, Rimma Stepanovna became a laureate of the international vocal competition in Rio de Janeiro. This opened up for Volkova, excellent prospects for moving up the career ladder. After some time, she joined the troupe of the Kirov Theater.
The creative path of the singer Rimma Volkov
Rimma Stepanovna was adored by the public. Over the course of 30 years of her stage career, the opera singer managed to perform the lion's share of the coloratura soprano parts in the Russian and foreign repertoire.
Despite the fact that Rimma Stepanovna could not often cross the borders of the USSR, because of the so-called "Iron Curtain" - European admirers of the classics gave her a standing ovation. Her work was especially adored in Switzerland, France, Egypt, America.
At the end of the 60s of the last century, Volkova took part in the filming of the tape-play "Marquis Tulip", and a year later - in the film "Rimma Volkova Sings". She felt very free on the set.
She took an active part in the restoration of Russian classical music. Rimma Stepanovna actually returned a second life to works that had been forgotten for a long time.
In the new century, she suddenly realized for herself that she wants to pass on her experience and knowledge to the younger generation. She took up the position of teacher at the Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Music School.
Details of the artist's personal life
Throughout her life, Rimma Stepanovna kept silent about her personal life. It is not known exactly about the artist's marital status. Most likely she was married.
In the accident that caused Volkova's death, the namesake of the opera singer was seriously injured. Journalists assume that this is her daughter. The victim does not comment on the assumptions of the media representatives.
Death of Rimma Volkova
The opera singer passed away on June 6, 2021. The cause of death was a serious accident. A head-on collision of two cars took the lives of two people - the driver and Rimma Stepanovna. The funeral ceremony took place in the circle of relatives, colleagues and closest friends.
