Alexandra Pakhmutova is a legendary composer, her songs have become a symbol of the Soviet era. On her account more than 400 compositions, she also became the author of many symphonic works. The most fruitful was the joint work with the poet Dobronravov Nikolai, who became the husband of Pakhmutova.
Early years, youth
Alexandra Nikolaevna was born on November 9, 1929. The family lived in the village. Beketovka near Stalingrad (Volgograd). The girl was gifted, she began to master the piano at 3 years old and began to invent melodies. After 2 years, the girl was sent to a music school.
During the war, the family was evacuated to Karaganda, where Alexandra continued to make music. At age 14, she went to the capital and entered the music school at the Conservatory. Tchaikovsky.
Pakhmutova attended a circle of composers created by Peiko Nikolai and Shebalin Vissarion. Then she became a student at the Conservatory. Tchaikovsky. Alexandra studied at the faculty of composers. In 1953, the girl received a diploma, 3 years was a graduate student, defended her thesis.
Music
Alexandra Nikolaevna worked in various genres, and wrote symphonic works. Her music has been staged by ballets. Pakhmutova devoted a lot of time to pop songs. Her songs became popular.
A special place is occupied by lyrical compositions. "Tenderness" was Yuri Gagarin's favorite song. The song "Melody" was included in the repertoire of Magomayev Muslim.
Pakhmutova became the author of songs - sports hymns ("The coward does not play hockey", "Our youth team"). In 1980, the Olympic Committee ordered her the music for the film "About Sport, You Are Peace!".
Alexandra Nikolaevna collaborated with Nikolay Dobronravov for many years, the song "Goodbye, Moscow!" Moscow Olympics. She also wrote songs to poems by Rozhdestvensky Robert and other famous poets, however, the collaboration with Dobronravov turned out to be the most fruitful. The first joint work was the song "Motor Boat".
Pakhmutova’s songs were included in the repertoire of Kobzon Joseph, Leshchenko Leo, German Anna, Pieha Edita, Boyarsky Mikhail and other famous performers. Her songs were performed by Western bands ("Kreis", "Living Sound").
Pakhmutova has many titles and awards. She has the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, she is a People’s Artist. Alexandra Nikolaevna actively participates in the life of the country, regularly attends music festivals as a member of the jury or guest.
