Alexandra Pakhmutova is a legendary composer, her songs have become a symbol of the Soviet era. She has more than 400 compositions on her account, and she also became the author of many symphonic works. The most fruitful was the joint work with the poet Dobronravov Nikolai, who became Pakhmutova's husband.
Early years, adolescence
Alexandra Nikolaevna was born on November 9, 1929. The family lived in the village. Beketovka near Stalingrad (Volgograd). The girl was gifted, she began to master the piano at the age of 3 and began to come up with melodies. After 2 years, the girl was sent to a music school.
During the war, the family was evacuated to Karaganda, where Alexandra continued to study music. At the age of 14, she went to the capital and entered the school of music at the conservatory named after. Tchaikovsky.
Pakhmutova attended a circle of composers created by Nikolai Peyko and Vissarion Shebalin. Then she became a student at the Conservatory. Tchaikovsky. Alexandra studied at the faculty of composers. In 1953, the girl received a diploma, was a graduate student for 3 years, and defended her dissertation.
Music
Alexandra Nikolaevna worked in various genres and wrote symphonic works. Ballet performances have been staged to her music. Pakhmutova devoted a lot of time to compositions for the stage. Her songs became popular.
Lyrical compositions occupy a special place. "Tenderness" was a favorite song of Yuri Gagarin. The song "Melody" was included in the repertoire of Muslim Magomayev.
Pakhmutova became the author of songs - sports hymns ("A coward does not play hockey", "Our youth team"). In 1980, the Olympic Committee commissioned her to score the music for the film "Oh sport, you are the world!"
Alexandra Nikolaevna collaborated with Nikolai Dobronravov for many years, the song "Goodbye, Moscow!" Moscow Olympics. She also wrote songs based on poems by Rozhdestvensky Robert and other famous poets, but her collaboration with Dobronravov turned out to be the most fruitful. The first joint work was the song "Motor Boat".
Pakhmutova's songs were included in the repertoire of Kobzon Joseph, Leshchenko Lev, Herman Anna, Piekha Edita, Boyarsky Mikhail and other famous performers. Her songs were performed by Western bands ("Kreis", "Living Sound").
Pakhmutova has many titles and awards. She has the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, she is a People's Artist. Alexandra Nikolaevna actively participates in the life of the country, regularly attends music festivals as a member of the jury or as a guest.
Personal life
Dobronravov Nikolay became the husband of Alexandra Nikolaevna, they met in 1956. At that time, Dobronravov had a job at the All-Union Radio. After 3 months, Alexandra and Nikolai got married. They have no children, but they take care of talented children. The couple live in Moscow.
Pakhmutova is interested in football, together with her husband she is a fan of the Russian national team.
