The songs of Vladimir Yakovlevich Shainsky are known and loved by many. His melodies sound in many popular cartoons and movies. V. Shainsky is the People's Artist of the RSFSR.
Biography of V. Shainsky
The hometown of V. Shainsky is Kiev, date of birth - 12.12.1925. The boy became interested in music since childhood. studied violin playing. During the war, the family moved to Tashkent, where the future musician wanted to continue his studies at the local conservatory. However, he was drafted into the army in Central Asia.
The new atmosphere led to strong emotions that demanded an exit. That is why Shainsky began to compose music. In it, he expressed violent emotions. After the war, Shainsky went to study at the Moscow Conservatory (orchestral department).
V. Shainsky's creative career
After graduation, Shainsky began to work in the orchestra of L. Utesov. He later began his career as a children's music teacher teaching violin. Later V. Shainsky was an orchestrator, leader of pop groups, composed music.
Until 2000 he lived in Moscow, where he recorded hits that were loved by many. Then the composer emigrated to Israel, then moved to the United States. He had 3 citizenships - Russian, American, Israeli.
More about the work of V. Shainsky
Shainsky's first works are a symphony, a string quartet. He composed many songs for children. The creative list also includes musicals. On account of Shainsky there are many melodies for feature films, cartoons ("Cheburashka", "Chunga-Changa", "Little Raccoon").
In music for children, Shainsky was a leader. The melodies are simple, beautiful, it is not difficult to sing or play them. Shainsky's songs have been known for several generations. In total, the composer wrote over 300 songs, which were performed by famous singers and singers: A. German, A. Vedishcheva, L. Leshchenko.
V. Shainsky himself liked classical music, especially the works of Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Beethoven. Shainsky loved other types of creativity, in sculpture, art, the composer singled out Raphael, Michelangelo. In literature, Vladimir Yakovlevich preferred the classics, both Russian and foreign.
Shainsky was invited to join the jury of the KVN program. It was he who invented the song for the game. The composer did not bypass politics either; he was a member of United Russia.
Personal life of V. Shainsky
V. Shainsky was married twice. From his first wife, he has a son, Joseph, who is engaged in equipping military aircraft. Shainsky's second wife is called Svetlana, she is 41 years younger than her husband-composer. In marriage, 2 children were born: son Vyacheslav, daughter Anna.
Vyacheslav works as a sound engineer, writes songs. Anna studied at the University of California as a linguist. In recent years, Shainsky lived in San Diego, he died on December 26, 2017 from stomach cancer.
