Elena Obraztsova

Jelena Wassiljewna Obraztsova (Russian: Елена Васильевна Образцова, English transcription Elena Obraztsova Vasiliyevna; * July 7, 1939 in Leningrad ) is a Russian mezzo-soprano, known for an outstanding stage presence and exceptional vocal ability.

Life

As a child, Elena Obraztsova witnessed the siege of Leningrad from August 1941 to January 1943. 1954 to 1957 she studied at the music school of Taganrog and had his first appearances in the local theater. 1957 to 1958 she studied at the music school of Rostov-on- Don on.

In August 1958 Elena Obraztsova passed the exams and was a student at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. 1963 Obraztsova was invited to the Bolshoi Theatre, where she made ​​her debut as Marina in Mussorgsky's opera Boris Mnischek Godumow. Your introduction to the opera houses of Europe and the world was a recital at the Salle Pleyel in Paris.

On 20 May 1996, the independent non-commercial organization " Elena Obraztsova Cultural Center " was founded in St Petersburg. This center is active in the field of cultural and musical education.

On 7 July 2009 Obraszowas 70th birthday was celebrated with a special screening of the Mikhailovsky Theatre ballet, opera and film clips as well as jazz and piano recitations.

Elena Obraztsova expresses its support for the International Delphic Games. Greetings with their signature came to the III. Delphic Games 2009 in Jeju / Korea, under the slogan " In harmony with nature ", and to the IV Junior Delphic Games 2011 in Johannesburg / South Africa, under the theme " provoking, refreshing, inspiring ".