Petr Dranga - virtuoso accordionist, singer, model, actor, is a unique phenomenon on the Russian music scene. Currently, Dranga is one of the most sought-after musicians on our stage.
Peter Dranga: biography and the beginning of a career
Petr Yurievich was born in 1984 in Moscow, on International Women's Day on March 8. His father, Yuri Petrovich Dranga, is a national artist of the Russian Federation, an accordionist, and his mother, Elena Kirillovna, is also a musician. In addition to Petya, two older daughters grew up in the family, who later also devoted themselves to serving the Muse of Music. From childhood, little Peter showed interest in art, in particular in music, and as an instrument he chose an accordion for himself - a large “accordion”, which his dad always played. The boy asked for disciples to his father and soon became his most faithful and obedient pupil. Soon he began to amaze the audience with his virtuoso play. Peter Dranga, along with studying at a secondary school, also studied at the music school named after Svyatoslav Richter. And he, as the best student, was constantly sent to various competitions and festivals. At the age of 12, he became the laureate of the accordion competition in Moscow, and after some time - the winner of the music competition in Italian Castelfidardo.
First victories
Peter's repertoire included both classical works and music in the style of punk rock, grunge, art rock, folk, etc. Over time, he also mastered playing the acoustic and bass guitar. Thanks to this knowledge, Peter Dranga started creating arrangements for classical compositions in school and performed them. This brought him fame in the circle of music lovers - lovers of the accordion. Wherever he was sent, wherever he performed, success and applause awaited him. The music of Peter Drangi, a handsome young man from Moscow, captivated everyone, regardless of nationality, age or gender. For him, the most significant were the victories in Beijing, St. Petersburg, Asturias and other cities. At the age of 15, he regularly took part in concerts of the Culture Fund of the Russian Federation.
Student
After school, the young accordionist Petr Dranga entered the Gnesinsky College of Music, and also continued to perform in concert programs of the Cultural Foundation. He later created his own group, Torra. However, its maintenance required a lot of money, which the young man constantly lacked. Therefore, he went to work as a cleaner in an aquarium studio or as a waiter in various cafes and bars. But there was still not enough money, and his group soon disbanded.
Tour
In 2002, he turned up a good case - a tour in the North Caucasus. Traveling from city to city, from village to village, Peter Dranga was finally able to get considerable fees. And when he finally, after a long journey, returned to his native Moscow, he was able to create his own studio. Here he held rehearsals, made arrangements, recorded albums. Peter gradually began to gain popularity among partygoers, and he began to be invited to various clubs and bars.
Peter Dranga and Alexander Peskov
Once Aleskander Peskov, the world-famous parodist and humorist, heard the music of the young accordionist, and he liked it so much that Peskov immediately invited him to take part in his show. Once in the team of a famous pop actor, Dranga began touring in many major cities of the CIS, and also traveled to Italy and the USA. The musician’s virtuoso game conquered many music lovers. During the tour, many stars (Patricia Kaas, Oleg Gazmanov and others) noted his talent and virtuoso play and began to invite him to accompany them at concerts.
Solo career
Closer to the mid-2000s, Peter mainly performed individual concerts, and in 2008 he already released his solo album, “Twenty-Three”. The disk included his arrangements of famous melodies and several works, the author of which was Peter Dranga himself. After that, he became a frequent guest on television. 3 years after the release of the first album, the second one was released. He was also waiting for success. In the same year, he gave two grand solo concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Singer and model career
Suddenly, unexpectedly for everyone, Peter Dranga began to sing. And imagine, he succeeds no worse than playing the accordion. His songs become hits, and the whole country sings them. Thanks to Peter's beautiful appearance, famous fashion houses began to invite him as a model. In a word, today this thirty-year-old artist is beginning to gain popularity in many areas.
Personal life
Peter does not love and never talks about his love affairs. Here he is always secretive and adamant. It is known that in 2010 he had a passionate affair with some girl Nastya. Then his name was often mentioned along with the name of the famous TV presenter and charming athlete Laysan Utyasheva. However, the novel, as such, was not between them. Recently, one can hear about the creative tandem “Peter Dranga and Marina Devyatova”. However, it is unlikely that anyone will dare to say with accuracy that there is a love affair between a beautiful singer and a talented musician.
Interesting about Peter Drang
He loves accordions of only one famous Italian brand - Bugari Armando. In total, he has six instruments of this brand. In addition to music, Dranga Jr. loves diving and swimming. He just loves fishing. Being a nomad by nature, he loves to travel, find the unknown, receive new sensations. In 2010, acting talent was added to all of Peter's other talents. He starred in the movie “Freaks” (2010).