Music critics and loyal art lovers recognize the significant influence of Leonid Sobinov on music. Thanks to him, the Russian opera was painted with new beautiful tones. His heir Lemeshev emphasized the high importance of the work that Leonid Vitalievich Sobinov applied to music. Thanks to him, theatrical art has taken a new step. With his hands committed a coup in the opera.
Features of work and execution
At the same time, Leonid Vitalyevich Sobinov tried to maintain realism on stage and individually approached his roles. The life story of the artist is an ongoing process of painstaking work. He researched every image and tried to give it to the viewer as qualitatively as possible.
In preparing the role he studied mountains of subject literature. He did not just memorize the text, but got used to the story, merged with the character. Attention was paid to the era in which the action took place, politics and everyday life. Character had to be created as credibly and naturally as possible. The viewer had to believe that he was facing exactly the same character.
Leonid Sobinov understood the psychology of his heroes, their spiritual world. When you dig so deep, the game becomes much better. He was a lyrical tenor, which in his time was second to none.
A life
In 1872, on June 7, Leonid Vitalievich Sobinov was born. Biography begins in Yaroslavl. His father and grandfather were in the service of Poletaev, a local merchant, engaged in the distribution of flour to the houses of the province. Their duties included payment of the rent.
Leonid Sobinov was not pampered in his childhood. His biography indicates a modest life. My father had a harsh and far from love for art character. Only mother periodically very heartily and beautifully performed folk songs. She began to teach her son vocals. The singer’s childhood and youth were spent in Yaroslavl, the gymnasium was completed. In 1890, Leonid Sobinov graduated from school. A brief biography indicates that it was then that his tenor began to erupt. He sang in the gymnasium wind choir.
The next step in learning
At that time he becomes a university student. There were singing clubs in which, of course, Leonid Vitalievich Sobinov took part. He could even watch a ticket to the theater at night, he liked to watch and apply his own works to art.
Leonid Sobinov devotes all his time to the knowledge of the beautiful. Then a little less his attention began to take up his studies. He felt a clear love for the stage, joined another circle. Throughout his student life, he went to both of these choirs.
The thought of a professional career as a musician always loomed in the back of consciousness. But for this, Leonid Sobinov, a singer of remarkable natural data and excellent industriousness, had to find money. When he went to university, his road passed by the Philharmonic School. Each time he wanted to go in and become a full-fledged student.
By a happy coincidence with P.A. Sobinov Leonid Vitalievich gets acquainted with Shostakovsky. The artist’s biography turns to the path of art when he becomes part of the choir at the time of the exam in a specialized educational institution. His talent was noticed and the singer was invited to a free course. Since this dream was cherished for a long time by Leonid Vitalievich Sobinov, he took up the matter with great enthusiasm and was an exemplary student.
In the spring exam, he is allowed to go to the third year. When the Italian Opera was created by the Philharmonic Society, the talented singer was given many small parties. The next step was such a role as Harlequin, which he played in the production of "Pagliacci".
Return to jurisprudence
Gradually gained mastery of Sobinov Leonid Vitalievich. His brief biography contains love for both vocals and jurisprudence. There comes a time when you need to prepare for passing state exams. I had to take my mind off music for the sake of graduating from the university. But barriers to creativity do not end there. Still had to serve in the army. He became a second lieutenant in stock.
Then he is admitted to the Moscow Bar. Sobinov Leonid Vitalyevich began to feel warmth for his own profession. Indeed, in his position he could protect the offended and restore justice, the public was always not alien to him. Then, singing was in the background and more positioned by him as a hobby, and not a matter of his life.
Interesting facts from the life of the artist
As we see, Leonid Vitalievich Sobinov was talented in several areas. Interesting facts about him are numerous:
Along with jurisprudence, he happens at opera classes and singing lessons.
In 1896, he happened to reveal his talent publicly on an exam at the Maly Theater. In addition, he was a member of concert tours, charity trips. The scene never ceased to call him. Now he is already a 5th year student.
On the exam, he is noticed and called to the Bolshoi Theater for testing. At first he did not come, but then he nevertheless gained courage and spoke. Successfully passed all the tests.
A scene opens in front of him, on which the artist performs as part of the opera Demon. Swiftly winning the hearts of listeners Leonid Vitalievich Sobinov. The photos show that in addition to a great voice, he also had an attractive appearance, which, of course, is also very important for the singer.
Burgeoning fame
There was applause and requests for an encore. The artist was praised by famous critics. The uniqueness and beauty of the timbre was emphasized. The art world was captivated by his talent. He, as a true actor, was extremely charming and was able to win over the audience. He performed a lot on the stages of his homeland and foreign countries.
Italy hosted the singer with tours, namely, La Scala, the famous theater of Milan. He managed to cope with different characters and roles. He knew how to understand the character, get used to the image and convey feelings to the listener. The opera was enriched by his wonderful talent. Italian newspapers wrote about him with admiration. Talent and hard work have created an amazing combination.
Conquering world scenes
He went with performances to Berlin and Monte Carlo, where he was also greeted very warmly. Work continues in Moscow on the role of de Grieux. He perfectly conveyed the emotions and feelings of the characters. Colleagues praised him.
Ten years after the beginning of his career, the artist became a true master of his craft. His name was well known. Now everyone knew where, announcing the artist’s release, put emphasis on the surname. Leonid Sobinov - a singer who gained immense popularity, did not resort to standard acting techniques. A piece of life, a piece of their own soul, was invested in each batch.
Spain gladly met him in 1908. He performed arias as part of the operas Mephistopheles, Manon, and others. It would seem that until recently he was a student himself, and now other opera singers are already equal to him. In the work of Gluck, the singer performed the title part. This was a non-standard practice, since before this Orpheus had never performed a tenor. The role was played brilliantly by the actor. Even when it was necessary to recite a recitative, words flowed from his lips especially melodiously and naturally. In the scene about the death of Eurydice, the actor conveyed the maximum of grief that touched, perhaps, the heart of everyone who was in the hall. The opera itself and the singer’s skill are notable for their high artistic value.
A true patriot and a talented leader
The year 1915 brings the artist to the People’s House of St. Petersburg, as well as to the Zimin Theater in Moscow. The February Revolution took place, after which I had to return to the stage of the Bolshoi Theater. Life puts him in the position of artistic director. This is a very significant, important and pleasant moment in the life of Sobinov. He believed that art should carry freedom and was ready to serve this great purpose. Although he was offered to emigrate, each time the singer refused, being a true patriot.
Gradually, he changed the position of manager to the commissioner of the Bolshoi Theater. Along with administrative activities, his performances throughout the country, as well as in Ukraine, Georgia, France, Germany and Poland, do not stop.
Death
Even at the age of sixty, he is the center of attention and radiates from the stage an amazing charm. Love for him did not fade for a minute. Returning to Russia, when he was asked by Stanislavsky, the artist began to lead with him the musical theater, which was opened recently.
Age makes itself felt, so in 1934 I have to go abroad for treatment. On his way home, he made a stop in Riga and died in his sleep on the night of October 13th. He was an excellent musician and singer, as well as a dramatic actor. He had a grace inherent only to him. His images can rightfully be called masterpieces.
He gave himself to the theater completely
Despite the amazing success, it is difficult to say that Leonid Vitalievich Sobinov was happy in terms of his heart. His personal life is mentioned by a divorce from his wife - Maria Fedorovna, which took place in 1898. They married when they were still students and lived together for only four years, the marriage brought two children: Boris and Yuri. Both received a musical and military education.
Parting with a spouse is a fairly typical set of circumstances for great artists. After all, most of them give all their feelings and energy to the scene, and not to the family, which not all spouses withstand.
However, later the artist met his second wife - Mukhina Nina Ivanovna, with whom they married in 1915. Five years later, the daughter of Svetlana appears in the marriage. With Nina Ivanovna, the singer lived happily until his death. October 14, 1934 Sobinov L.V. died of a heart attack in a dream at the age of 61, was buried in the Novodevichy cemetery.
One can safely say that the Bolshoi Theater was the biggest love of his life. There he performed both Lensky and Tsar Berendey, Bayan, Prince Igor, de Grieux, Faust, Romeo and many other significant images. It was his performance that was taken as a model and a measure of quality, when subsequently other artists tried on these roles.
How did they remember him
His character traits were exceptionally pleasing. He was distinguished by generosity and responsiveness. He was engaged in charity work and somehow donated a piano to a school where blind children studied. He was supported by Moscow students, to whom the singer gave 45,000 rubles. in gold. These gifts were made from the heart, joyfully and easily.
People loved the kindness of this man, and the charm that he radiated like the sun. From this noble soul, the most wonderful images appeared, full of sincere feelings and emotions. You can search through volumes of literature on acting, but all this cannot be replaced by the sincerity and depth of heart that Sobinov possessed. His Lensky seemed very real, like other roles. The audience loved not only the images he played, but also himself.