The work of the “Golden Voice of Russia” by Nikolai Baskov is controversial both among the public and critics. However, he, as a true talent, regardless of everything, boldly follows his chosen path in art. He wants to combine classics with pop music on stage and create a new genre.
Biography of Nikolai Baskov originates in the town of Balashikha near Moscow. It was here in the autumn of 1976 that Kolya was born into a military family. His mother, a teacher of mathematics, was a very
creative person. As the family of a serviceman, the Baskovs had to constantly move from city to city, from country to country. So Kolya spent his infancy in Germany (GDR), where he went to first grade, studied in Kyzyl (Republic of Tuva) from second to fifth, then from fifth to eighth in Novosibirsk, and the last classes in Moscow.
First steps on stage
Introduction to music happened from the age of five. Mom taught him musical notation at home, later he went to a music school, and there they found that he had a very clear voice and perfect ear. Later, experts concluded that the boy will have a great future on opera stages. Then he studied at the Novosibirsk Musical Theater and toured with the theater troupe. However, the biography of Nikolai Baskov as a singer begins in 1992. At 16, his voice finally “broke” and acquired a timbre and colors - the most important characteristics for an opera singer. Another great tenor was born in the country, who seven years later will be awarded the title of “Golden Voice of Russia”. 1995, he enters GITIS, but a year later leaves there and enters the Russian State Academy of Music named after Gnesins.
Nikolai Baskov: biography and creative success
As a second year student, he participates in the All-Russian competition of young opera singers and teaches the first prize. From that moment, the biography of Nikolai Baskov begins to account for his performances on the big stage. After a year in Spain at the Grande Voce competition, he won the second prize. A talented young man is noticed in musical circles and is invited to perform the part of Lensky on the stage of the Mariinsky Theater. His name is gradually becoming known among fans of classical music. Nikolay Baskov! In two years the whole country will talk about him. And this will happen after filming the clip “In memory of Caruso”. This video will not leave the television screens for several months and will be loved by everyone, regardless of musical predilections. In the same year he will become a soloist in the main theater of the country. However, the biography of Nikolai Baskov for 2000 does not end there. He meets the legend of the world opera Montserrat Caballe. She really likes the young singer, and she offers him to become her student and improve her vocal abilities, which Kolya Baskov happily agrees with. In Spain, where he goes to study, he has to perform on the same stage with such stars as Carlos Alvarez, Montserrat Marty and Caballe herself.
Way to the stage
After graduating from the Moscow Conservatory, the Basque gives a classical recital in the Great Hall of the Conservatory. His singing is accompanied by the Chamber Orchestra of the Russian Federation under the direction of Konstantin Orbelian (Jr.) and the Chamber Choir of the Moscow State. Institute of Music. The concert is a great success.
At the same time, Basque decides to try himself in another genre. The audience that has fallen in love with him is happy to meet this decision of the singer, and all his compositions become hits. He starred in videos, musicals, sings a duet with many pop artists, acts as the host of a number of entertainment and music programs.
In 2009, Baskov was awarded the title of People's Artist of the Russian Federation, later he will also be awarded the title of People's Artist of Ukraine and Moldova.