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Igor Krutoy
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Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy
July 29, 1954 Haivoron, Ukrainian SSR, USSR (Now Ukraine)
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| Occupation | Composer, music producer, television producer, singer, pianist, keyboardist, accordionist |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Title | People's Artist of Russia (1996) People's Artist of Ukraine (2011) |
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| Labels | АRS Records |
Igor Yakovlevich Krutoy (Russian: Игорь Яковлевич Крутой), also known as Ihor Yakovych Krutyi, was born on July 29, 1954. He is a famous Ukrainian-Russian music composer, performer, and producer. He also helps promote music artists.
Igor Krutoy has received many important awards. These include "Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation," "People's Artist of Russia," and "People's Artist of Ukraine." These titles show how much his work is valued. He has also won awards like the ZD Awards and the Ovation Award.
As a composer, he has worked with many well-known singers. These include Anna Netrebko, Andrea Bocelli, Lara Fabian, and Dimash Qudaibergen. He writes music for both classical and pop artists.
Since 2002, he has helped organize the New Wave competition. This event helps young singers show their talent. He started it with Raimonds Pauls.
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Igor Krutoy's Early Life and Music Journey
Igor Krutoy was born on July 29, 1954, in Haivoron, Ukraine. When he was a child, he taught himself to play the accordion. He even played in his school band!
After school, he studied music at Kirovograd music college. He finished with top honors in 1974. He then taught accordion classes for a year. Later, he studied choral music at Nikolaev State Pedagogical Institute.
While studying, he worked in restaurants. There, he met singer Aleksander Serov. They became good friends. Aleksander Serov later sang many of Igor Krutoy's songs.
In 1979, Igor Krutoy moved to Moscow. He worked with famous artists in the "Panorama" orchestra. In 1986, he finally joined the composer department at the Saratov Conservatory.
Around this time, his friend Aleksander Serov became very popular. He won international awards with Igor Krutoy's songs. Igor Krutoy himself received the Lenin Komsomol Prize in 1989. This award recognized his achievements in music.
In 2012, Igor Krutoy became involved with Music1.ru. This was an online music platform. He wanted it to be a leading music site in some countries.
Igor Krutoy's Family Life
Igor Krutoy's father, Yakov Krutoy, was Jewish. He worked at a factory. His mother, Svetlana, worked in a health station.
Igor has a sister named Alla Krutaya. She is a TV host in Ukraine. Alla has lived in the United States since 1993. She is married and has a daughter named Natasha.
Igor Krutoy's Marriages and Children
Igor Krutoy has been married twice. His first wife was Yelena Krutaya. They have a son named Nikolai, who was born in 1981.
His second wife is Olga Krutaya. They married in 1995. Olga lives in New Jersey, United States, and runs a business. Igor and Olga have a daughter together named Aleksandra, born in 2003. Igor also has a stepdaughter named Victoriya, born in 1985. Victoriya is a singer.
Music Composed by Igor Krutoy
Igor Krutoy has written many beautiful songs. Here are some of his well-known compositions:
- When I Close My Eyes (Когда я закрываю глаза)
- A Sad Angel (Печальный Ангел)
- You Are in My September (Ты в моем Сентябре)
- Blue Planet (Голубая планета)
Film Soundtracks by Igor Krutoy
He has also composed music for movies. These are called film soundtracks.
- The Snow Queen (Снежная королева, 2003)
- Hostages of "The Devil" (Заложники «Дьявола», 1993)
- Thirst for Passion (Жажда страсти, 1991)
- Souvenir for the Prosecutor (Сувенир для прокурора, 1989)
Igor Krutoy as a Producer
As a producer, Igor Krutoy helps create and manage music projects. He was involved in the TV series "Star Factory" (Фабрика звезд) from 2002 to 2007. This show helped new music stars get started.
Igor Krutoy's Music Companies
Igor Krutoy is also a successful businessman in the music industry.
ARS Records
He leads a company called ARS Records. This company owns a part of Muz-TV, a TV channel that plays Russian pop music videos. ARS Records also helps organize the New Wave (competition) for young singers. They work with other artists like Sopho Khalvashi.
Krutoy Media Group
In 1999, Igor Krutoy started "ARS Media" holding. This group was later renamed "Krutoy Media" in 2012. This group owns several popular radio stations. These include Radio Dacha, Radio Shanson, and Love Radio. They also own Radio Russkiy Hit and Vostok FM. Some stations like Taxi FM are only in Moscow.
Igor Krutoy's Music Albums
Igor Krutoy has released many albums, often working with other famous artists.
- Album Madonna with Aleksander Serov, 1988.
- Album Ya plachu with Aleksander Serov, 1991.
- Album How Is It in Russia? with Rose Sisters, 1992.
- Album Ya Tuchi Razvedu Rukami with Irina Allegrova, 1996.
- Album Nezakonchenniy Roman with Irina Allegrova, 1998.
- Album Odnazhdy v Amerike with Mikhail Shufutinsky, 1998.
- Album Latinsky kvartal with Laima Vaikule, 1998.
- Album Ti Eto Ya with Rose Sisters, 1998.
- Album The Rope Dancer with Valery Leontiev, 1999.
- Deja Vu, 2 CD+DVD with Dmitri Hvorostovsky, 2009.
- Album Mademoiselle Zhivago with Lara Fabian, 2010.
- Album Le Luce with Sumi Jo, 2012.
- Album Romanza with Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov [ ru], 2017.
Awards and Recognitions for Igor Krutoy
Igor Krutoy has received many important titles and awards for his contributions to music.
- Honoured Art Worker of Russian Federation (1992) – This means he was recognized for his artistic work.
- People's Artist of Russia (1996) – A very high honor for artists in Russia.
- People's Artist of Ukraine (2011) – A similar high honor in Ukraine.
- Lenin Komsomol Prize (1989) – An award given for achievements in various fields, including arts.
- Order of Friendship (August 27, 2004) – An award for strengthening friendship between people.
- Order of Merit for the Fatherland of the 4th class (July 28, 2009) – A state award for services to the country.
- Order of Merit for the Fatherland of the 3rd class (July 21, 2014)
- Order of Friendship (Kazakhstan) of the 2nd class (July 3, 2019) – An award from Kazakhstan.
- Order of Merit for the Fatherland of the 2nd class (November 21, 2024)
See also
- Russian pop music
