Igor Vladimirovich Ushakov is the founder and leader of the men's choir "Valaam". In 1992, he was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.
Researcher of church and military music I.V. Ushakov decrypts and processes old musical manuscripts, as well as modifies soldier’s folk songs to suit his male choir.
Biography
Igor Vladimirovich was born in 1965 in Volgograd. In 1984, he graduated from the art school of this city.
The year 1990 was marked for Ushakov by another significant event, when the future founder of the choir graduated from the State Conservatory named after N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov in the city of Leningrad. He left the walls of this musical temple, acquiring two specialties. So Igor Vladimirovich became a certified conductor of the choir and a specialist in Old Russian singing art. In the same year, Ushakov founded the male choir at the Valaam Monastery, and after 4 years he created the male choir Valaam.
Creation
Igor Vladimirovich is the author of a large number of educational and art programs, educational projects that are dedicated to significant events and cultural figures, history.
It is impossible to talk about I. In Ushakov without mentioning his brainchild - the “Valaam” choir. Largely due to the efforts of its creator in a short time, this choir becomes famous and popular. For such outstanding services in 1992, Ushakov was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the Russian Federation.
After 2 years, Igor Vladimirovich creates the Institute of Singing Culture, which also bears the name "Valaam".
The male choir quickly found its way in music, which consists of two directions. This is Russian sacred music and songs of the imperial army of Russia, which highlight the vivid themes of Russian military history, the defense of the Fatherland.
Participants of the Valaam choir perform little-known old songs, sing the famous Russian military leaders, as well as ordinary Russian soldiers who display miracles of heroism.
Personal life
Igor Ushakov father of many children. The choir regent has three children: Yaroslav, Igor and Martha.
