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Anatoliy Solovianenko
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| Ukrainian: Анатолій Борисович Солов'яненко | |
Anatoliy Solovianenko, circa 1984
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| Born | 25 September 1932 |
| Died | 29 July 1999 (aged 66) Kozyn, Ukraine
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| Occupation | Opera singer (tenor) |
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Anatoliy Solovianenko (born September 25, 1932 – died July 29, 1999) was a very famous Ukrainian opera singer. He was known for his amazing tenor voice. A tenor is a male singer with a high vocal range. Anatoliy was honored with many awards, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR. This was a very high award for artists in the Soviet Union. He also received the Hero of Ukraine award, which is one of the highest honors in Ukraine.
He started his singing journey in his hometown of Donetsk. Later, he became a main singer at the National Opera of Ukraine in Kyiv. He performed on big stages around the world, including the famous Metropolitan Opera in New York. Anatoliy Solovianenko recorded many songs and opera parts. He left behind a wonderful musical legacy.
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Life of a Famous Singer
Early Life and Education
Anatoliy Solovianenko was born in Donetsk on September 25, 1932. His family worked in mining. Even though he loved music, he first studied engineering. In 1954, he graduated from Donetsk National Technical University. After that, he even taught at the university for a while.
But Anatoliy's true passion was singing. He started taking singing lessons in 1950. His teacher was Alexander Korobeychenko, a respected artist. These early lessons helped him develop his incredible voice.
Becoming an Opera Star
In 1962, Anatoliy Solovianenko became famous after winning a popular talent show. This led to an invitation to sing at the National Opera of Ukraine. Before starting there, he won a contest at La Scala in Milan, Italy. La Scala is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. He studied there for three years, from 1963 to 1965.
He was the first Soviet singer invited to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. This was a huge achievement. From 1965, Solovianenko performed regularly with the National Opera of Ukraine. He officially graduated from the Kyiv Conservatory in 1978.
Performing Around the World
For 30 years, Anatoliy Solovianenko was a main singer at the National Opera of Ukraine. He sang in 18 different opera roles. Some of his famous roles included the Duke in Rigoletto and Alfredo in La Traviata. He also performed as Rodolfo in La Boheme and Faust in Faust.
He performed at Expo 67 in Montreal, Canada. During the 1977–78 season, he was a soloist at the New York Metropolitan Opera. He also sang with the Alexandrov Ensemble during their UK tour in 1988. He was known for singing "Kalinka" and other popular songs. He recorded 18 albums of opera songs and other music.
His Legacy
Anatoliy Solovianenko was married and had two sons, Andrii and Anatoliy. He passed away suddenly from a heart attack on July 29, 1999. Many important people, including President Leonid Kuchma, attended his funeral.
A few months later, in December 1999, the Donetsk State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre was renamed in his honor. In 2001, a statue of him was placed in Kozyn, where he is buried. His music and performances continue to inspire people today.
Awards and Honors
Anatoliy Solovianenko received many important awards for his talent:
- 1967 – Honoured Artist of Ukraine: This award recognized his artistic achievements.
- 1975 – People's Artist of the USSR: This was one of the highest artistic honors in the Soviet Union.
- 1980 – Lenin Prize: A very prestigious award. He donated the money prize to the Soviet Peace Committee.
- 1982 – Miner's Glory Medal, Order of Friendship of Peoples: These awards recognized his connection to his mining background and his contributions to friendship among peoples.
- 1993 – Badge of Honour from President of Ukraine: A special recognition from his home country.
- 1997 – Taras Shevchenko National Prize: Ukraine's highest state prize for works of culture and art.
Recognition
Anatoliy Solovianenko is remembered in several ways:
- The Donetsk Opera and Ballet Theatre was named after him. A monument to him stands near the theatre.
- Another monument was placed in Kyiv at 16 Institutska Street. The building has a special plaque to remember him.
- A musical film called "Vyzov Sud'be" (meaning "Defy the odds") was made about him at the Dovzhenko Film Studios.
- A book about him, "A. Solovyanenko" by A.K. Tereshchenko, was published in 1982 and again in 1988.
See also
In Spanish: Anatoliy Solovianenko para niños
