Tukhmanov David is a famous composer, People's Artist. He is the author of famous pop and classical works.
Childhood and youth
David Fedorovich was born in Moscow (date of birth - July 20, 1940). His father is Armenian by nationality, he worked as an engineer, his mother is a musician, composer. It was thanks to her that the boy began to love music. She sent David to a music school, where he mastered the piano.
Ephrussi Elena's teacher encouraged him to compose music. David began to write pieces for piano, as well as ballads and romances. Later, Lev Naumov became Tukhmanov's teacher.
After leaving school, David began his studies at Gnesinka, which he graduated in 1963. Then he served in the army, getting into the Dance and Song Ensemble. Tukhmanov was the leader of the orchestra.
Creative biography
In the 60s, Tukhmanov began to write songs, arrangements for compositions by famous performers (Yuri Vizbor, Bulat Okudzhava). In 1964, he created his first hit, The Last Train. Songs to the music of David Fedorovich were performed by many famous groups and pop singers.
Tukhmanov also wrote patriotic songs, which were highly praised by other composers and professional critics. His song "Victory Day" began to sound at the May 9 holiday throughout the country.
As a man with a classical musical education, he perfectly fit into the genre of pop music. However, David Fedorovich also created classical works (the opera "Tsarina", etc.), wrote music for plays, musicals.
David Fedorovich wrote many works for motion pictures ("Doll", "Alien", "Dear Boy", etc.). Such songs as "My Motherland", "Chistye Prudy", "La Gioconda" became very popular.
The composer also created innovative compositions, experimented a lot, creating, for example, music for the performances of Valery Leontyev, wrote the songs "Beloved Side", "Discs are spinning".
From 1991 to 1997, Tukhmanov lived in Germany, continuing to create music. In the 90s, David Fedorovich participated in the projects of Entin Yuri, the famous children's poet. The fruitful cooperation lasted for many years. Together they created songs for the children's ensemble "Fidgets" and other performers.
In 2000, Tukhmanov celebrated his 60th anniversary with author's concerts, he was awarded the title of People's Artist. Subsequently, he wrote music for performances, solemn events. In 2005, David Fedorovich and his wife began to live in Israel.
Personal life
The first wife of David Fedorovich is Sashko Tatiana, a songwriter, singer. She participated in the collection of material for writing music, looking for performers. In 1974 they had a daughter, Anastasia. She became a translator, then worked as a journalist. The marriage lasted about 20 years.
In 1986, Tukhmanov married again. With Natalia, his second wife, they lived for 2 years. After the divorce, he left for Germany, and the ex-wife discharged him from his Moscow apartment and privatized the property. Tukhmanov had to go to court.
The third wife of David Fedorovich was Lyubov, a singer, pianist. They met in Germany, but then began to live in Israel.
