The M. Pyatnitsky Choir has always been a singing symbol of the Russian people. His historical fate was not easy. Since 1995, the head of the ensemble was Permyakova A.A., which gave new life to the famous choir. Now, after his speeches, exclamations are heard: "Glory to Russia!"
Independent provincial girl
Permyakova Alexandra Andreyevna was born in 1949 in the remote village of 1st Piterka in the Morshansky district of the Tambov region. Until now, the village is considered a bear angle: there is no asphalt, no one has lived in many houses for a long time, only elderly people are left. As a child, Alexandra lived in such a rustic atmosphere, when people in rare spare minutes were going to walk, sing and dance. In the village there was a group of weeping women who during the funeral performed folk songs-crying for the deceased.
The life of the Permyakov family was not easy. After a severe wound in the war, his father was treated in Moscow. Mother worked at the farm. Older sisters left for the city. Until 1963, Alexandra lived with her mother. Early became independent. She helped mother weed, meet a herd of cows, carry water. Village children united in groups and performed work at first at one, then at another, etc.
Alexandra loved to read. The girl entered the optical-mechanical college in Moscow. Father wanted her to become a scientist. She studied well and got a job at a research institute.
Artist of the choir. Pyatnitsky
Alexandra has always been an active participant in amateur performances. Once at one of the competitions she was introduced to the soloist of the choir to them. Pyatnitsky Alexandra Prokoshina. From her, the girl learned about the famous ensemble. Alexandra auditioned. The commission was headed by artistic director Valentin Levashov. So in 1969, Permyakova became an artist of the famous folk choir.
Golden Years of the choir
Working as part of the choir, Alexandra plunged headlong into the creative life of the collective. She was interested in everything related to the choir. Pyatnitsky. She studied the history of the choir and admired its creator M.E. Pyatnitsky.
Gathering a song collective, Pyatnitsky traveled around Russia, listening to singers from the people. The founder of the choir forbade the artists to rehearse and encouraged them to sing as if they were singing near the house in the mound or in the field. The choir went through difficult trials. During the Great Patriotic War, he did not stop activity. The soldiers gave the artists part of their ration, as long as they performed. The current leader of the famous team A. Permyakova believes that the twentieth century was the golden age of the choir. The best of the time is still being performed.
Archival materials inspire team
Permyakova A. stores archival materials about the choir, including letters from the front. Calls them property. People in extreme conditions requested that songs be sounded more often. A. Permyakova is convinced that these materials help to preserve traditions and deeper understanding of true values. This understanding inspires the team.
Ensemble today
A.A. Permyakova led the choir during the most difficult period for Russia. The team was recruited again. Artists were searched across the country. Now people from thirty regions of Russia work in the choir. All are young. A.A. Permyakova in an interview proudly said that today they have "the best singing forces of the country." The basis of the repertoire is songs from different regions of Russia. The leader of the folk choir believes that interest in such songwriting is growing. Recently, viewers often instead of “bravo” and “encore” shout not only “Glory to the choir!”, But also “Glory to Russia!” These solemn words are extremely important for the famous team, some of which are awarded with insignia, and for its leader, who is also awarded ranks and other awards.
Artistic Director in Action
Alexandra Andreevna considers every performance that the choir will perform at the next concert, analyzes the program in detail. The hudruk lives in accordance with the rhythm of his collective.
In search of votes, he travels all over Russia. She believes that artists from small towns feel better folk music.
He studies modern technology and takes what will work within the team, and eliminates what is unacceptable. As artistic director, A.A. Permyakova keeps traditions and takes into account modern features of concert life.
Personal life
Alexandra Andreevna Permyakova is a thin, intelligent person. In his personal life, he is unpretentious. According to the zodiac sign - Libra. He is interested in the history of world religions. Respects strong-willed women. Loves daughter Alexandra and granddaughter Ulyana. He lives in the capital for more than 50 years. In an interview, she admitted that she loves small towns and that she does not have enough time and privacy in this life.
