Folk art serves as the basis for modern composers and performers. Many experts do not cease to be surprised at the talented people who appear in their field of vision. Ivan Pleshivtsev is one of such nuggets.
Difficult childhood
Ivan Antonovich Pleshivtsev was born on April 2, 1931 in a working class family. Parents at that time lived in one of the districts of the famous city of Samara. A few months later, my father was sent to Kazakhstan for collectivization. When the child was two years old, the head of the family died in the line of duty. In 1942, the mother died of a serious illness. Ivan only had an older sister, who lived on her household.
The future singer and composer was taken to his home by uncle. Ivan began working on the collective farm at the age of thirteen. He was ashamed to be dependent on relatives. At sixteen he began to work on the railroad. He received primary education at special courses in the city of Akmal, and he was awarded the qualification of a wagon master. Responsibilities were not very complex, but responsible. In 1951, Pleshivtsev was drafted into the army. By this time, Ivan played a good accordion. Fellow soldiers loved to listen to musical compositions performed by their comrade and, on occasion, stood up for his defense.
Musical creativity
Pleshivtsev's love of music appeared at an early age. When the boy was ten years old, he made a balalaika with his own hands. He made strings from lamb guts. A Kazakh neighbor helped him in this matter. Ivan Antonovich was able to buy his first accordion in 1949, when he worked on the railway. From that moment on, the instrument was always at hand. Pleshivtseva was invited to parties, weddings and other celebrations. To the extent possible, he tried not to refuse invitations.
Fame came to the harmonist after performing at the regional competition of folk talents. By that time, Pleshivtsev lived in the city of Kyshtym, Chelyabinsk region. A famous musician and organizer Gennady Zavolokin held a competition on regional television. After the first audition, Ivan Antonovich became the leader among the participants. The winner was invited to radio and television. Harmonist wrote songs to poems that were sent to him from different parts of the country. His "Kalina" has become a truly folk song, which is sung on television and at family holidays.
