In the history of the Russian stage, you can find many performers, whom only specialists remember. Much is known about the work of Isabella Yurieva. The fact is that many of the songs and romances that she performed were recorded on records.
Far start
The beginning of the twentieth century was marked by many events of a historical scale. War, revolution, famine and other cataclysms are described in detail in the writings of researchers and memoirists. It was in those troubled times that the famous singer of songs and romances, Isabella Danilovna Yuryeva, was born. The child was born on September 7, 1902 in a large family. Parents at that time lived in the legendary city of Rostov-on-Don. Parents were directly related to the local theater. My father was considered a specialist in theatrical props. In particular, he sewed and felted hats for performances. Mother worked as a make-up artist.
A girl from an early age was in a special setting. They had famous actors and actresses in their house. It is important to note that in the apartment there was an old piano, on which mother played music and the children learned to play. According to family legend, at the moment Bella was born, a bass string burst in the instrument. After a short period of time, the family realized that it was a sign from above. The girl from three years old demonstrated unique vocal abilities and absolute pitch. Father and mother were proud of their daughter’s talents, but they had to think about a serious profession that would always help to have a piece of bread in the house.
The biography of the famous singer could have turned out very differently if she went to study as a nurse. By coincidence, Isabella could not get a medical education. Instead, her mother took her to an acquaintance of a violinist who played professionally in a symphony orchestra. After a short preparation and rehearsal, the punchy musician organized a concert-listening for the girl in the city garden. Some critics note that it was from this moment that the successful creative career of Isabella Yurieva began.
On the road to fame
At the beginning of the last century, competition on the stage was no less acute than at the current time. To get into a stage get-together, you need to demonstrate your potential and seriousness of intentions. When the girl turned seventeen, her mother drove her to Petrograd. Here, in the famous conservatory, the young singer was carefully listened to by members of the competent commission. And they delivered a completely unexpected verdict - there is no need to learn a girl, she has a naturally delivered voice. That's right, but Isabella began to take practical lessons from a pianist and composer named Taskin.
After some time, the singer performed on the stage of the famous movie theater "Coliseum" under the stage name Isabella Yuryev. So it seemed to her to be more attractive and harmonious. She performed several Russian folk songs and gypsy romances. It is interesting to note that outwardly Isabella was like a classic Russian beauty. The singer was born blond and blue-eyed. And when she began to perform spicy gypsy tunes, the audience had a cognitive sensation. As they say today, many men "blew away". Delight, tears of tenderness and admiration, almost always accompanied her concerts.
After a successful debut, the singer is invited to perform on the stage of the Moscow Theater "Hermitage". The meeting with the audience was a full house. Next, serious work began. Isabella really wanted to meet with her countrymen. Impresario skillfully organized a tour in his native Rostov-on-Don. The citizens met the rising star’s creativity with a sea of flowers and endless applause. At this point, Bella realized that she needed a faithful, skillful and talented leader. In 1925, she married Joseph Arkadyev. The husband not only served as administrator, but also wrote lyrics for his lover.
