The life and musical success story of Polina Konkina at first glance may seem like a fairy tale with a typical beginning “Once upon a time there was a girl ...”. In fact, behind this happy ending is a huge effort, tears, perseverance, stubbornness and much more.
A girl from a good family. Be her a lawyer!
A girl from a good and musical family - all this is about Konkina Polina. The family lived in Novosibirsk. Mom acted as a singer at concerts, dad played many musical instruments.
Polina herself studied at a music school and sang since she was eight years old. After leaving school, the starting choice was not made in favor of music: Polina entered the law faculty of Novosibirsk University of Economics and Management - that’s “more reliable”. During university studies, Polina did not change music and continued to engage in vocals, performed at many musical events.
Course reversal
And yet, by the fifth year, a decision was made to change her professional path - Polina moved to Moscow and entered the Moscow Variety and Jazz College. How she managed to study in two cities in completely different educational institutions during the year - a separate issue, but the fact speaks for itself - this girl knows how to stand to the end, doesn’t throw anything halfway, is not afraid of difficult decisions and is ready to fight for her musical destiny . Polina graduated from the university, became a certified lawyer and at the same time was preparing to become a professional musician - a serious vocalist.
When Moscow doors are closed
To say that the competition of vocalists in Moscow is “high” is to say nothing, in this context the word “crazy” is more suitable. The actress herself admits that she knocked on many closed doors for a long time and unsuccessfully - at first no one saw or recognized her talent. The beginning of the Moscow musical career was very difficult - it was singing at a karaoke club. Later Polina was promoted to the position of administrator, it was hard labor, which did not bring any creative satisfaction. There was no talk of any self-realization.
It lasted two years. Then Pauline was lucky. She began teaching vocals to the cadets of Suvorov at the Moscow Military Music School. Military discipline and creative life - it would seem that the concepts are not very compatible. But Polina always managed to be on a friendly footing with her students, she was a favorite teacher at the school, and now she knows how to combine discipline with creative notes. Four years of hard musical life in Moscow with such results is an excellent option for a provincial visiting girl. But not for Polina Konkina. Nothing came to an end, everything was just beginning.
“Damn it, I sing pretty well!”
year 2013. Fateful. Tipping point. Main. There are many epithets. In 2013, Konkina Polina became an official participant in the second season of the Voice project. Like many other participants, the girl got into the project in the most random way. The initiator of the application and the ideological inspirer was mom - it was she who persuaded Pauline to take part in the casting. Casting ... Only three rehearsals ... During blind auditions, two mentors turned to Polina - Dima Bilan and Alexander Borisovich Gradsky. Polina made her choice at the height of emotions, in the end she started the competition in the team of Dima Bilan, although she always wanted to get to Alexander Gradsky.
This seemingly strange decision gave the audience the magnificent and legendary duet of Polina Konkina and Gela Guralia Tell Him, which is rightly recognized as the best duet of all seasons of the Russian “Voice”. On the other hand, this duet almost became the end of Pauline’s performances in the future, when Bilan left the rival of the duet Gel in the project. Thank God, Alexander Gradsky took Pauline to him. This fact made it possible to truly develop Polynin's talent, show himself to the audience, win their love, and gain loyal fans. Konkina Polina became a real star. Not all participants of the "Voice" have achieved such popularity and recognition. A rare timbre of voice - soft and delicate, magnificent plastic and stage artistry, bright appearance, high musical culture, non-trivial selection of songs - qualities that are not often found in modern music.
“At that time of triumph and happiness”
Polina Konkina’s song “Beggar” became one of the main hits even on “The Voice”. This is the result of collaboration with the second and last mentor of Polina, Alexander Borisovich Gradsky. Beggar is one of the most famous old Russian romances.
It was written in Moscow by
Alexander Alyabyev to the words of Dmitry Lensky in the middle of the 19th century. He sang a variety of voices - from Lyudmila Zykina to Vitas. Polina rightfully took a special place in the list of famous romance performers. "Pauper" from Polina is a real musical performance. After such a performance, one cannot forget either the romance or Polina herself - except for her musical talent, she is also a wonderful actress.
What's next?
One can’t help but share another wonderful piece of news: Polina “gets married every week”, as she herself says about herself. This takes place at the Russian Song Theater in the musical Once Upon a Time in Odessa, where Polina has the role of daughter of the Odessa businessman Tsili, who was madly loved by Mishka Yaponchik. Polina has many other projects in which many fans will be able to see her very soon.
As for the musical concert repertoire, Polina Konkina selects and prepares her songs with the utmost care. Musical taste, a sense of proportion, an accurate knowledge of their capabilities, intelligence and a high level of general culture - all these qualities of the singer allow her to maintain a high level of performing art. There are few such as Polina on the stage. This girl is interesting to watch, she will not stop there.