The Pyatnitsky Choir has always been a singing symbol of the Russian people. Its historical fate was not easy. Since 1995, AA Permyakova became the head of the ensemble, which gave new life to the famous choir. Now, after his speeches, exclamations are heard: "Glory to Russia!"
Independent provincial girl
Permyakova Alexandra Andreevna was born in 1949 in the remote village of 1st Piterka, Morshansk District, Tambov Region. Until now, the village is considered a bearish corner: there is no asphalt, no one has lived in many houses for a long time, only the elderly are left. As a child, Alexandra lived in such a rustic atmosphere, when people, in their rare free moments, gathered for a walk, sang and danced. In the village there was a group of women mourners, who sang folk songs for the deceased during the funeral.
The life of the Permyakov family was not easy. My father, after being seriously wounded in the war, was treated in Moscow. The mother worked on the farm. The older sisters left for the city. Until 1963, Alexandra lived with her mother. She became independent early. She helped the mother weed, meet the herd of cows, and carry water. The village guys united in groups and did the work first for one, then for another, etc.
Alexandra loved to read. The girl entered the optical-mechanical technical school in Moscow. Her father wanted her to become a scientist. She studied well and got a job at the research institute.
Choir artist. Pyatnitsky
Alexandra has always been an active participant in amateur performances. Once, at one of the competitions, she was presented to the soloist of the choir. Pyatnitsky to 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 in 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 the song collective, Pyatnitsky traveled across 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 on the embankment or in the field. The choir went through difficult trials. During the Great Patriotic War, he did not stop working. The soldiers gave the artists part of their rations, if only they would perform. The current leader of the famous collective A. Permyakova believes that the 20th century was the golden age of the choir. The best of that time is still being performed.
Archival materials "inspire" the team
A. Permyakova keeps archival materials about the choir, including letters from the front. Calls them property. People in extreme conditions asked for songs to be played more often. A. Permyakova is convinced that these materials help to preserve traditions and deeper understand the 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. The artists were searched all over the country. Now the choir employs people from thirty regions of Russia. All are young. A. A. Permyakova proudly said in one of her interviews that today they have "the best singing forces in the country." The basis of the repertoire is songs from different regions of Russia. The head of the folk choir believes that interest in such songwriting is growing. Recently, instead of "bravo" and "encore", viewers often shout not only "Glory to the choir!", But also "Glory to Russia!" These solemn words are extremely important for the famous team, part of which has been awarded with distinctions, and for its leader, who has also been awarded titles and other awards.
Artistic director in action
Alexandra Andreevna examines each number that the choir will perform at the next concert, analyzes the program in detail. The artistic director lives in accordance with the rhythm of his team.
In search of votes he travels all over Russia. She believes that artists from small towns have a better feel for folk music.
He studies modern technologies and takes what will work within the team, and weeds out what is unacceptable. As an artistic director, A. A. Permyakova preserves traditions and takes into account the modern features of concert life.
Personal life
Alexandra Andreevna Permyakova is a delicate, intelligent person. In his personal life, he is unpretentious. The zodiac sign is Libra. Interested in the history of world religions. Respects strong-willed women. Loves daughter Alexandra and granddaughter Ulyana. Lives in the capital for over 50 years. In an interview, she admitted that she loves small cities and that she does not have enough time and solitude in this life.
Let the folk song live
Each performance of the choir reveals the soul of the people, because the performances are developed on the basis of famous samples from different regions and because the artists and the leader live in the same "musical" breath. The “visiting card of the Slavic world” has lived, lives and will never die, thanks to the contribution of such an enthusiast as A. A. Permyakov.
