Famous opera singers of the world are the basis of all classical vocal art. Successful performance of arias depends on the level of skill, which has been developed over the years. As a rule, famous opera singers began to study music in childhood, studied at a music school, and then at a conservatory. Particularly gifted ones went on an internship at La Scala - the Milan Opera House, which is a kind of “mecca” of vocal art. Works by great composers such as Donizetti, Giuseppe Verdi, Bellini, and Giacomo Puccini were performed on the legendary stage. The most famous opera singers performed arias from Madama Butterfly, Turandot and other masterpieces of opera on the stage of La Scala. The Milan Theater was founded in 1778 and since then has been an excellent school for aspiring performers.
Public recognition
Your contribution to world culture famous opera singers contribute by performing on the most prestigious stages to packed houses. Opera art Every day it becomes more and more popular, interest in it is growing all over the world. The public tries not to miss a single performance in which famous opera singers and singers participate. And after the performance, grateful spectators present the performers with bouquets of flowers, thereby expressing their admiration.
The artist's popularity opens doors to the most prestigious theaters in the world, such as the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Vienna Opera House or the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. Contracts are usually concluded for several seasons at once.
Performances with the participation of recognized performers are often scheduled a year in advance; spectators can familiarize themselves with the repertoire in advance, purchase a ticket in January for a performance that is scheduled, for example, in August, and thus meet their favorite singer. Opera connoisseurs know all the world's masterpieces inside and out and can choose a performer to their taste.
The most famous opera singers in the world
Talented performers, recognized masters of vocals, make up a certain creative group. Famous opera singers are, first of all, soloists who bring high art to the masses. Vitruoso performance of arias is their " business card", the public goes to see Placido Domingo, Maria Bieshu or Dmitry Hvorostovsky.
There are times when high art brings together talented performers from the category of “famous opera singers.” This is how it was when the magnificent trio was formed - Pavarotti Luciano, Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo. The most unsurpassed, famous opera singers, the three tenors, began performing together, which created a real sensation in the world of music. The public accepted the joint work of the masters with delight and gratitude.
Luciano Pavarotti
Operatic in origin, with a lyric tenor, he was one of the most famous performers of the 20th century. Thanks to his vocal prowess, extraordinary ease of sound production, and cheerful character, Pavarotti became a stage star at the age of 24. His popularity was facilitated by frequent appearances on television programs, as well as publications in the press.
Luciano was one of the few opera singers who participated in events dedicated to pop music. He sang chansons and hits by fashionable composers with pleasure - and all this was accompanied by humorous reprises and humorous jokes. Pavarotti had many friends in the world of rock music; he repeatedly held joint concerts called “Pavarotti and Friends.” However, at the same time, the singer invariably remained in his main status - an academic performer.
Luciano Pavarotti was actively involved in charitable activities and was even repeatedly awarded by the Italian government for his participation in projects to raise funds for political refugees and the Red Cross organization. Over a more than forty-year career, the singer managed to do a lot in the art of opera; his name is forever inscribed in the Golden Fund of world culture.
Jose Carreras
Carreras, Jose Opera singer Spanish origin (tenor), born in 1946 in Barcelona. Has a unique voice timbre. His interpretations of works by Giacomo Puccini and Giuseppe Verdi are widely known. In 1972, he first appeared on the American stage in Puccini's opera "Cio-Cio-san", in the role of the main character, Lieutenant Pinkerton.
Two years later, Carreras played the role of the Duke of Mantua in Giuseppe Verdi's opera Rigoletto.
By the age of 28, the singer had performed more than two dozen roles in the classical opera repertoire. And in 1987, Jose Carreras suffered a terrible misfortune: doctors diagnosed him with blood cancer. Acute leukemia interrupted the singer's career for more than a year. Eventually the disease subsided, and Carreras set up a foundation to promote research into cancer treatments.
After recovery, Jose went to Moscow, where he took part in a charity concert dedicated to the earthquake in Armenia, together with Montserrat Caballe. Subsequently, the tenor came to Russia on tour more than once. José Carreras finished his performances on the opera stage in 2009.
Placido Domingo
Famous lyric-dramatic tenor, opera singer of Spanish origin. Born in 1941. He is a production conductor at the Los Angeles Opera and the Washington Opera. He is one of the three most famous tenors in the world, along with Jose Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti.
During his more than half-century career, Placido Domingo performed 140 opera roles, which determines his unconditional primacy. In addition, the singer often takes part in performances while at the conductor's stand. More than 100 opera performances with his participation have been recorded, where Domingo performs as a soloist and also sings in a duet. The great tenor opened the season at the Metropolitan Opera 21 times, ahead of Enrique Caruso himself.
World famous performers
Opera flourished in the 20th century. All the most significant works were performed in the 30s of the last century. Almost all popular opera singers in the world participated in musical performances 20th century. Their success was determined by public recognition. However, in the second half of the 19th century there were also famous opera singers. Many of them lived long, fruitful lives.
19th century classical music performers
The list includes the names of famous opera singers of the century before last:
- Irena Abendroth (1872-1932), soprano. She performed at the Vienna Opera.
- Pasquale Amato (1878-1942), baritone. He has performed at Milan's La Scala Opera and New York's Metropolitan Opera.
- Karel Burian (1870-1924), tenor. He performed at the Vienna Opera.
- Eugenio Burzio (1872-1922), soprano. She was a soloist at La Scala.
- Davydov Alexander (1872-1944), Russian tenor. He performed in many opera houses.
- Maria Dolina (1868-1919), contralto. Soloist Mariinsky Theater.
20th century performers
The following list contains the last names of famous opera singers of the 20th century:
- Elizaveta Shumskaya (1905-1987), soprano. Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow.
- Gottlob Frick (1906-1994), bass. Dresden Opera, Covent Garden.
- Tatiana Troyanos (1938-1993), mezzo-soprano. Metropolitan Opera.
- Ivan Petrov (1920-2003), bass. Big theater.
- Jesse Norman, b. 1945, soprano. "La Scala".
- Jose Carreras, b. 1946, tenor. All the world's opera houses.
- Maria Callas (1923-1977), soprano. Metropolitan Opera.
- Montserrat Caballe, b. 1933, soprano. Covent Garden.
- Mario del Monaco (1915-1982), tenor. World opera houses.
Famous Russian opera singers
Throughout the 20th century, Russia has seen several generations of talented performers.
Today, famous opera singers of Russia make up a significant part of the Golden Fund of Russian musical culture.
Legendary bass of Russia
Chaliapin Fedor Ivanovich (1873-1938) - Russian opera singer with an unusually strong bass, soloist of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow and the New York Metropolitan Opera. People's Artist, was artistic director Mariinsky Theater in Leningrad. Comprehensively gifted, he studied graphics, sculpture and painting. He had a huge influence on the development of world opera.
Soprano
Vishnevskaya Galina Pavlovna (1926-2012) - Opera singer Russia, a soprano of unique purity, actress, theater director and teacher. Awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland. All my long life was engaged in fruitful activities, since 2006 she has been the chairman of the jury International competitions opera artists. At the same time, Galina Vishnevskaya played in Sokurov's film "Alexandra", showing herself as a talented dramatic actress.
Kazarnovskaya Lyubov Yuryevna was born in 1956. Opera singer of Russia, soprano. Graduated from the Moscow Conservatory and the Gnessin Institute. Professor, She made her debut in the role of Tatyana Larina in “Eugene Onegin” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. She performed leading roles in Pagliacci, Iolanta, La Bohème and many other operas. She was a soloist at the Mariinsky Theater from 1986 to 1989.
Netrebko Anna Yurievna is a Russian opera singer, soprano. In 1993, she was invited to work as chief conductor of the Mariinsky Theater. In 2002, Anna Netrebko performed for the first time in New York on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera. Currently, Netrebko performs in performances at leading opera houses in Europe and the USA.
Mezzo-soprano
Elena Vasilievna Obraztsova was born in 1939. Mezzo-soprano voice, opera singer Russian Federation. People's Artist Soviet Union, vocal teacher. Winner of the Lenin Prize in 1976. In 1990 she was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor. A year earlier, during a tour of American cities, the singer made a splash by performing as Marina Mnishek in the opera Boris Godunov, after which she became a star opera stage.
(1939-2010) - opera singer, mezzo-soprano voice, actress and teacher, People's Artist of the Soviet Union, Hero of Socialist Labor, Lenin Prize winner. Irina Arkhipova gained worldwide fame for her brilliant interpretation of the role of Carmen thanks to her gift of stage impersonation. From 1956 to 1988 she was a soloist at the Bolshoi Theater.
Famous tenors of the first half of the 20th century
Ivan Kozlovsky (1900-1993) - opera singer, lyric tenor, stage director. Hero of Socialist Labor, Best works: the Duke in the opera "Rigoletto", the Indian guest in the opera "Sadko", Lensky in "Eugene Onegin", the holy fool in the opera "Boris Godunov" (this role is considered best role Ivan Semenovich).
Sergei Lemeshev (1902-1977) is a Russian opera singer with a lyric tenor. Winner of the Stalin Prize, People's Artist of the Soviet Union, director and teacher. Since 1931, soloist of the Bolshoi Theater. Performed Count Almaviva's aria in the opera " Barber of Seville", the Duke in "Rigoletto", the astrologer in "The Golden Cockerel", the Indian guest in "Sadko". In 1951, Sergei Lemeshev acted as director of the opera "La Traviata" in Leningrad opera house. Then, in 1957, Lemeshev became the stage director of the opera performance "Werther" by Massenet and played the main role in it.
Siberian nugget
Hvorostovsky Dmitry Alexandrovich - opera singer, baritone. Born in 1962 in Krasnoyarsk. Is national Participates in numerous musical projects around the world, including the opera Don Giovanni, staged in Geneva, and Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore at the Metropolitan Opera.
Dmitry Hvorostovsky does not rest on his laurels in the field of opera; he actively collaborates with composers who write contemporary music, waltzes, patriotic songs, lyrical works. The singer has a cycle of songs from the war years, which were created in different time. Among them are “The grove was smoking under the mountain” (composer V. Basner, lyrics by M. Matusovsky), “Oh, roads!” (music by A. Novikov, lyrics " Dark night"(music by N. Bogoslovsky, lyrics by V. Agatov), "Russian Field" (music by Y. Frenkel, lyrics by I. Goff) and many others.
Vocal excellence today
Famous Russian opera singers are welcome guests at art festivals. Over the long history of opera in Russian state There have already been several generations of talented performers. The current generation continues to delight the public. The art of opera is still in demand all over the world.
Michael JacksonAugust 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009 pcs. Indiana, USA
Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. Legendary American pop singer, holder of the title of “King of Pop,” dancer, songwriter, philanthropist, entrepreneur. One of the most beloved and influential artists of recent times, winner of thirteen Grammy awards and hundreds of other awards. included in the Guinness Book of Records thirteen times, about a billion copies of Michael's albums have been sold worldwide. In 2009, he was officially recognized as an American Legend and Music Icon.
Adriano Celentano
January 6, 1938 Milan, Italy
Adriano Celentano, is Italian singer, composer, comedian, actor, director and television presenter. He is the best-selling Italian singer and the best-selling male artist in Italy. Throughout his career, he released 41 studio albums with a total circulation of 150 million, and also starred in more than 40 films.
Whitney Houston
August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012 Newark, USA
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, actress, producer and model. Houston was one of the best-selling singers in music history, selling more than 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide. She has released six studio albums, one holiday album and three film soundtrack albums, all of which have Diamond, Multi-Platinum, Platinum or Gold certification. Houston is the only female artist to have 7 consecutive #1 #1 Billboard Hot 100 hits.
Mireille Mathieu
Mireille Mathieu is French singer and pop singer. Hailed in the French press as Edith Piaf's successor, she recorded over 1,200 songs on nine different languages, with over 120 million records sold worldwide.
Charles Aznavour 
Charles Aznavour, is a French and Armenian singer, composer, actor, public figure and diplomat. Besides being one of France's most popular and enduring singers, he was also one of the most famous singers in the world. He starred in more than sixty films, consisting of about a thousand songs (including at least 150 in English, 100 in Italian, 70 in Spanish and 50 in German), and sold over 100 million records.
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney is an English musician, singer, songwriter and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and his collaboration with Lennon is one of the most famous songs partnerships of the 20th century. Guinness World Records describes him as "the most successful composer and musician of all time", with 60 gold records and sales of over 100 million albums and 100 million singles, and as the "most successful songwriter" in the United Kingdom history chart.
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer whose career has spanned over half a century, earning her widespread recognition and numerous awards. Its combined album and single sales will total approximately 180 million copies worldwide. Rolling Stone ranked her 63 on the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and considers her the "Queen of Rock and Roll".
Alla Pugacheva
Pugacheva Alla Borisovna is Soviet and Russian pop singer, producer, film actress. Throughout the former Soviet Union, she was considered the most successful performer in the Soviet Union, with record sales and popularity. She became Honored Artist of Russia of the RSFSR in 1980, National artist Russia RSFSR in 1985 and People's Artist of the USSR in 1991.
Madonna
American singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, actress, director and screenwriter. Madonna is considered one of the “25 Most influential women last century” Time for being an influential figure. To date, she has sold over 300 million copies worldwide and is recognized as the best-selling woman in the world.
Elton Hercules John
Sir Elton John is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. In his forty-year career, John has sold over 250 million records, making him one of the most... successful artists of all times. Rolling Stone ranked him Number 49 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.
Joe Cocker
Joe Cocker, english rock blues vocalist who came to popularity in the 1960s. He is the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy Award for his No. 1 hit "Where We Belong," a duet with Jennifer Varnes. It was ranked #97 in the top 100 large lists Rolling Stone singers.
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder is American singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. In 2008, Billboard magazine published its list of the “100 Best Artists of All Time,” in which Wonder was ranked fifth. Blind shortly after birth, Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for Motown to this day.
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin is an American musician, singer, composer and pianist. In a recording career that spans more than half a century, Franklin's repertoire has included gospel, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, rock and funk. On January 3, 1987, she became the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone magazine ranked her on its 100 greatest singers of all time list, as well as the ninth greatest artist of all time.
Ray Charles Robinson
Ray Charles is an American musician, known as Ray Charles, the author of more than 70 studio albums, one of the world's most famous performers of music in the styles of soul, jazz and rhythm and blues. Rolling Stone ranked Charles number ten on their "100" list greatest performers of all time" in 2004, and No. 2 in the 2008 "100" list greatest singers of all times."
Diana Ross
Diana Ross is an American singer, producer and actress. She was the lead singer of the Motown Supremes in the 1960s. After leaving the group in 1970, Ross began solo career. Diana Ross has sold over 100 million records worldwide. She is one of the few people to have two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Steven Tyler
Steven Tyler is an American singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the frontman and vocalist of the Boston rock band Aerosmith. Steven Tyler continued to record music and perform with Aerosmith for more than 41 years. He is listed among Rolling Stone magazine's 100 Greatest Singers. He also ranked 3rd on the Hit Parade of Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time. In 2001, he was introduced to rock and roll with Aerosmith.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the name Elvis. Presley was one of the most popular musicians of the 20th century. His versatile voice has brought enormous success and spans many genres, pop ballads, gospel and blues. Nominated for 14 competitive Grammys, he won three, and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36. He has been inducted into several music halls of fame.
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was an Indo-British singer and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band Queens. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over four octaves. In 2008, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 18 on its list of the 100 greatest singers of all time.
David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, producer and arranger. He is known for his distinctive voice, as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. In the 2002 BBC poll of the 100 Greatest Britons, Bowie was placed at number 29. He sold approximately 140 million albums over the course of his career. In the UK it was awarded five platinum album certifications, 11 gold and eight silver, and in the US, five platinum and seven gold certifications. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked him 39th on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time", and 23rd on the list best singers of all times.
Mick Jagger
Michael Jagger is an English musician, singer, composer and actor, best known as the lead singer and founder of Rolling bands Stones. Jagger's career spanned more than fifty years. In 1989 he was introduced to rock and roll with Rolling Stones.
Scorpions
Founded in 1965, Hannover, Germany.
Scorpions are a German hard rock and heavy metal band, founded in 1965 in Hannover, Germany. Throughout their career of over 40 years, they have released dozens of singles, live albums, compilations and some live DVDs and received several international awards, making them the most successful rock band from Germany. The group's sales are between 100 and 150 million albums worldwide, of which 10.5 million are sold in the United States.
James Brown
James Brown, known simply as James Brown, was an American singer, dancer, songwriter and record producer, recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century music. He has sold just over 100 million albums in his lifetime and is recognized as one of the greatest artists of all time. Brown was a key force in music industry. He has left his mark on many female artists around the world, including the King of Pop Michael Jackson, influencing even African popular music rhythms such as Afrobeat, electronic mbalax, and providing a model for the entire funk genre of go-go.
Lionel Richie
Lionel Richie American versatile singer, songwriter, producer and actor. In the 1970s, he was part of the Commodores group, owned by the famous Motown music label in Detroit, Michigan. He won four Grammy Awards in the 1980s and an Oscar in 1986, sold nearly 100 million albums and had 22 Top Ten hits in the US.
Barry White
Barry White was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer. During his career, he won two Grammy Awards and sold over 100 million records, known for his distinctive romantic image and a bass voice. All over the world, Barry had many platinum and gold albums and singles.
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne is an English heavy metal vocalist and composer whose musical career spans over 40 years. Due to Sabbath's dark style, Osborn became known as the "Prince of Darkness". It is also known as " Godfather heavy metal." Osbourne achieved multi-platinum status as solo artist and with Black Sabbath and has sold over 100 million albums worldwide.
It is impossible to say for sure which of the musicians and singers is the most famous and a respected singer in the world. Talented musicians were, are and will be, however, only some of them become truly world stars. They are loved, listened to and revered even after their death.
Many outstanding performers are already loved by the whole world, but among them there are those who are at the very top of popularity. One of them - the true king of the pop scene. Everyone who is even a little interested in music knows him. Numerous Jackson compositions are always heard and will continue to be heard for many years to come.
The King of Pop holds more than 13 Guinness World Records. He received the prestigious Grammy Award as many as 15 times and sold more than 1 billion copies of his popular albums.
But millions of hearts dimmed on June 25, 2009, when Jackson passed away. Death was caused by an overdose of propofol, which he used as a sedative. After Jackson's death, his album sales skyrocketed.
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Michael Jackson is the most popular pop artist, while Freddie Mercury is considered the brightest representative of rock culture. Queen gained worldwide fame thanks to the unique voicesoloist.
Mercury died on the cold evening of November 24, 1991 in London. The cause of death was bronchial asthma, which developed against the background of AIDS and HIV. A year later, famous rock performers performed at a concert in memory of the deceased soloist Queen.
The melodious voice of Italian singer,composer, director and actor Adriano Celentano was familiar to many. Albums with his beautiful songs were sold in a huge number. Now singer lives near Milan, in the province of Lecco, where he continues to actively engage in creativity.
The low and hoarse baritone that gives birth to blues legends belongs to Joe Cocker. Besides, singer bears the honorary status of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
To another British composer and singer Elton John holds the equally honorary title of Sir, which he received in 1995. Over the course of his 40-year career, he has sold more than half a million albums.
Paul McCartney
Another famoussinger, awarded the title of Sir and Knight - James Paul McCartney. The founder of the world-famous “beetles” The Beatles is ahead of Michael Jackson in terms of Grammy awards received. McCartney has received this award 16 times. It is worth mentioning the great singer John Lennon. Their duet can confidently be called one of the most successful.
Usually the task popular artist is entertainment for the public and nothing more. However, in the history of the global music industry there were people who managed not only to win millions of fans around the world, but also to change fashion, and sometimes the course of history, as well as the thinking of a generation. Such performers will be discussed in this article.
Millions believe that Elvis Presley is the most famous singer. But at the beginning of his career, no one could have thought that an ordinary American boy, who had worked as a truck driver for a long time, could gain worldwide fame. Presley's first compositions were not particularly popular, and producers almost gave up on him, believing that the singer's destiny was to perform country songs in local bars. However, the composition “Heatbreak hotel”, recorded in 1956, overnight made young man famous. Young people in America in the early 60s dreamed of being like Elvis, and girls dreamed of touching their idol at least once.
Elvis was not like the others. His relaxed movements and revealing outfits seemed unacceptable to the older generation. After all, at that moment popular singers they performed in strict, elegant suits and calmly walked around the stage with a microphone in their hands... But the king of rock and roll wanted to be himself and did not hide his sexuality. Perhaps without Presley the sexual revolution would not have taken place, which forever changed the entire world culture.
It is interesting that, being extremely popular, Elvis Presley did not refuse military service, although his fans even wrote petitions to the US government asking to return their beloved singer to the stage. However, it was a mutually beneficial deal. The prestige of military service increased, as even the King of Rock and Roll himself tried on the uniform and submitted to strict routines, and Elvis's popularity skyrocketed.
Presley's fate turned out to be sad. He died at 42. He failed to pass the test of fame, and at the end of his life he became a real drug addict. However, his playful, energetic compositions are still very popular, and numerous Presley look-alike competitions are held around the world every year. And this means only one thing: Elvis is alive!
If Elvis Presley was the king of rock and roll, then John Lennon can rightfully be given the title of king of the hippies - a few strange and naive young people who dreamed of peace and life according to the laws of love.
It is interesting that John Lennon was born at the moment when German planes raided his native Liverpool. Perhaps it was a kind of sign of fate, and the boy, born in such unusual circumstances, had the goal of his life to carry a message of peace to all humanity.
Everyone knows that Lennon was the leader of the Beatles, whose popularity does not even make sense to mention. Once in an interview, Lennon arrogantly said that the Fab Four are more popular than Jesus Christ himself, and he does not know what will disappear first - rock and roll or Christianity. These words caused a real storm of criticism, but Lennon fully substantiated his point of view in the anthem “Imagine” he wrote. The singer assumed that if there were no religions in the world, people would simply have nothing to argue about among themselves.
John Lennon was not only a singer and leader of the Beatles. He painted, wrote wonderful poetry and studied the world's spiritual heritage. However, the latter played a cruel joke on him. On his path to knowledge, he became seriously interested in drugs. However, this did not stop him from being active political activity. In the 70s, Lennon became a real hippie idol, as he promoted his views on politics, social life and freedom throughout the world.
On December 8, 1980, Lennon was killed by Mark Chapman, who had taken his autograph a few minutes earlier. Blood loss turned out to be incompatible with life, and the world lost one of the most talented people of the twentieth century, who tried to make humanity a little kinder and more peaceful.
Frank Albert Sinatra was a true legislator of American musical fashion. Many generations of US citizens were brought up on his songs, and his songs are included in the golden fund of the world stage. Velvet voice, constant elegance, white-toothed smile and intelligent manners - all this is about Sinatra, the true American king of pop music.
From the age of 13, Sinatra, the son of Italian immigrants, was interested in music. He earned money singing funny songs in bars hometown, accompanying himself on the ukulele. In the mid-30s, Sinatra and his friends put together a small music group, which quickly gained some popularity. However, fame did not come immediately. Only in the early 40s did major producers pay attention to the talented performer, after which the path to real success began. Hits were released one after another. It seemed that nothing could stop the performer from achieving worldwide fame. However, problems began in the 1950s. Divorce, loss of voice, despair, depression, and later, thoughts of suicide.
But Sinatra did not give up. The loss of his voice was the reason that the singer decided to try his hand at cinema and... received an Oscar for his first role in the film “From Here to Eternity.” This helped him gain confidence in himself. His voice gradually returned, and by the mid-60s, Sinatra not only released more than two dozen super-popular albums, but also starred in twelve films.
Frank Sinatra can be called a unique performer. He didn't leave musical Olympus from the very beginning of his career until his old age. Sinatra lived a long life, dying in 1998 from a heart attack. On the day of the performer's death, national mourning was declared in the United States. Entertainment programs were canceled and flags were lowered.
Frank Sinatra was not involved in high-profile scandals, did not put forward his own political ideas and did not shock the public with his extravagant outfits. But he became the true voice of a generation, and not all performers receive this honor.
Russian stars
Which singer is the most popular in Russia? One cannot help but recall Fyodor Chaliapin. The famous opera singer became famous throughout the world for his bright, powerful bass. Recordings of his performances – romances, opera arias, Russian folk songs- forever entered the history of music. With his unique style of performance, Chaliapin influenced the entire world opera.
Viktor Tsoi became the hero of his era. During his 12 years of performing, he won millions of fans in Russia. His songs - “A Star Called the Sun”, “Blood Type on Your Sleeve”, “We Are Waiting for Change”, “Cuckoo” - are not just words set to music. This is a manifesto of the younger generation striving for better life. In Moscow, on Krivoarbatsky Lane, there is a Wall in Memory of Viktor Tsoi.
Vladimir Vysotsky is no less famous person. He is an outstanding bard of the 70s of the last century. His hoarse voice, either singing or talking about love, loyalty, meanness, courage and fear, was immediately recognizable. And today there are millions of fans of Vysotsky’s brilliant talent living in Russia.
I would like to remember Muslim Magomayev, Igor Talkov, Eduard Khil, Mikhail Krug.
Modern pop stars are Dima Bilan, Joseph Kobzon, Lev Leshchenko, Alexander Rosenbaum, Philip Kirkorov, Alexander Serov.
In this article you will learn about the most famous, popular and sought-after pop artists in our country. They are very different - young or emerging, beautiful and unique, talented or not. But the public loves them, no matter what, be it a new hit or long legs.
Pop centenarians
These are the “oldest” singers in Russia. Photos of divas regularly throughout for long years appear in the yellow press, and crowds of fans are still hunting for their autographs. This list includes: Alla Pugacheva, Sofia Rotaru, Larisa Dolina, Kadysheva, Lyubov Uspenskaya, Irina Allegrova and Valeria. Of course, this is far from full list, this includes only those pop artists who are currently able to attract full houses at their concerts. Note: although Alla Pugacheva left the stage, she can return at any moment and gather a whole crowd of fans.
The most beautiful singers Russia
This list includes those pop divas who don’t even have to sing. It’s enough just to go on stage, and millions of men’s hearts will skip a beat from such unearthly (and barely covered) beauty. Well, if they are also talented, have good voice, then nothing can resist this crushing force. So, the most beautiful singers in Russia are Vera Brezhneva, Pletneva, Zhanna Friske, Nyusha, Tatyana Kotova, Tanya Tereshina (group “Yin-Yang”), Sati Kazanova, Svetlana Svetikova, Valeria, Yulia Kovalchuk, Anna Semenovich. It is these divas who not only sing well, but also invariably attract male glances. Many of these singers were filmed for men's magazines: “Playboy”, “Penthouse” and other similar publications. And this once again serves as proof of their beauty.
The most popular singers in Russia
You can be both beautiful and talented, but only the desire of the audience to see a particular singer at a concert or to get her to a corporate event or private party is a real objective indicator of the star’s demand. And demand always creates supply, and the most sought-after artists receive the highest fees. However, I would like to note the fact that Russian singers, like their foreign colleagues, often inflate the amounts they receive for their performances. There are several reasons: firstly, the thought - “what if they give just that much”, secondly, self-promotion - “look how popular I am.” And, of course, the expectation of a purely psychological effect - for many people who “book” stars, the status of the performers is important, and not at all the quality of the songs. This is what many Russian singers take advantage of, asking hundreds of thousands of dollars for a half-hour performance accompanied by a soundtrack. Alla Pugacheva is considered the most expensive: she asks €250 thousand for 5 songs, and only on condition that she does not need to travel further than 500 km from Moscow. Next comes Elena Vaenga - she asks “only” €200 thousand for a forty-minute performance. Among the younger generation, one can note the singer Elka - she charges €100 thousand; Zemfira can be ordered for €150 thousand. But the entire “Brilliant” group, wholesale, will cost only €20 thousand.
As a result, we can conclude: Russian singers do not yet reach the level of fees of world celebrities. And none of our stars can yet compare with Rihanna, who earned $8 million in one evening, Beyoncé ($2 million for performing at a private party on a yacht) or Christina Aguilera ($1 million in one hour).