Evgeniya Miroshnichenko
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Evgheniya Miroshnichenko was a Ukrainian opera and chamber singer, internationally famous for her coloratura soprano voice.
She was born in a working-class family in Radyanskoe- a small village in the Vovchank region near Kharkiv
. Prior to the Russian Revolution her mother, Susanna (1903–1979), used to sing for the earl Gendrikov’s theater; her father, Semen (1899–1943), was a mechanic and a driver. Semen was a member of tank crew during World War II
and was killed during a combat. Because of World War II
Miroshnichenko, did not finish her primary school education and in 1943 became a student of a vocational school in Kharkiv
where she started to sing in a choir. During her school times she took an active part in amateur art activities, more than usual she was attracted by dances and singing. During a show of amateur art activities in Moscow
in 1951, she was noticed by a professor of the Kiev Conservatory
and was invited to study at the conservatory in a class of Professor M. Donec-Tessair. Because of her poor progress in non-musical subjects she failed out, but she was readmitted later. She finished the Kiev Conservatory
in 1957 and made her debut in the Kiev Opera Theater as Violletta in the opera “La traviata” of Giuseppe Verdi
. In 1961 Miroshnichenko worked in Milan
in La Scala
under the direction of Elvira del Edalgo [2].
Miroshnichenko's voice was determined as the unique because of its timbre and compass. She was called “the singer everyone must see” on account of her vocal technique and her talent for dramatic acting. [3] She was a lead singer of the Kiev Opera Theater during 1957-1998.
Miroshnichenko has taken part in many international and domestic vocal competitions, acted in musical films, recorded discs, gave performances in tours across the United States, Canada and Western
In 1980, Miroshnichenko became a teacher of the Kiev conservatory and 1990 she obtained the status of professor of the chair of solo singing at the Kiev Conservatory
. Many of her students became well-known opera singers in Ukraine
and worldwide. [4] Miroshnichenko lives in Kiev
now and has two sons – Igor and Oleg [1]. She is occupied with charities and teaching. Among her accomplishments are the foundation of the international charitable organization and help in creating the Small Opera Theater in Kiev
[2].
Miroshnichenko died in Kiev
on April 27, 2009.
”, “Rigoletto
” Verdi), Marpha, Shamahanskyaya czarina (“The Tsar's Bride”, ” The Golden Cockerel.” Rimsky-Korsakov), Rosine (“Le Barbier de Séville” Rossini), Iolan (“Millan” Mayboroda), Lucia (“Lucia di Lammermoor” Donizetti), The Queen of the Night (“The Magic Flute” Mozart)
She was born in a working-class family in Radyanskoe- a small village in the Vovchank region near Kharkiv
Kharkiv
Kharkiv or Kharkov is the second-largest city in Ukraine.The city was founded in 1654 and was a major centre of Ukrainian culture in the Russian Empire. Kharkiv became the first city in Ukraine where the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic was proclaimed in December 1917 and Soviet government was...
. Prior to the Russian Revolution her mother, Susanna (1903–1979), used to sing for the earl Gendrikov’s theater; her father, Semen (1899–1943), was a mechanic and a driver. Semen was a member of tank crew during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and was killed during a combat. Because of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
Miroshnichenko, did not finish her primary school education and in 1943 became a student of a vocational school in Kharkiv
Kharkiv
Kharkiv or Kharkov is the second-largest city in Ukraine.The city was founded in 1654 and was a major centre of Ukrainian culture in the Russian Empire. Kharkiv became the first city in Ukraine where the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic was proclaimed in December 1917 and Soviet government was...
where she started to sing in a choir. During her school times she took an active part in amateur art activities, more than usual she was attracted by dances and singing. During a show of amateur art activities in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
in 1951, she was noticed by a professor of the Kiev Conservatory
Kiev Conservatory
The Tchaikovsky National Academy of Music is a Ukrainian state institution of higher music education. Its courses include postgraduate education.-History:...
and was invited to study at the conservatory in a class of Professor M. Donec-Tessair. Because of her poor progress in non-musical subjects she failed out, but she was readmitted later. She finished the Kiev Conservatory
Kiev Conservatory
The Tchaikovsky National Academy of Music is a Ukrainian state institution of higher music education. Its courses include postgraduate education.-History:...
in 1957 and made her debut in the Kiev Opera Theater as Violletta in the opera “La traviata” of Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Verdi
Giuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi was an Italian Romantic composer, mainly of opera. He was one of the most influential composers of the 19th century...
. In 1961 Miroshnichenko worked in Milan
Milan
Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital city of the region of Lombardy and of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1.3 million, while its urban area, roughly coinciding with its administrative province and the bordering Province of Monza and Brianza ,...
in La Scala
La Scala
La Scala , is a world renowned opera house in Milan, Italy. The theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778 and was originally known as the New Royal-Ducal Theatre at La Scala...
under the direction of Elvira del Edalgo [2].
Miroshnichenko's voice was determined as the unique because of its timbre and compass. She was called “the singer everyone must see” on account of her vocal technique and her talent for dramatic acting. [3] She was a lead singer of the Kiev Opera Theater during 1957-1998.
Miroshnichenko has taken part in many international and domestic vocal competitions, acted in musical films, recorded discs, gave performances in tours across the United States, Canada and Western
In 1980, Miroshnichenko became a teacher of the Kiev conservatory and 1990 she obtained the status of professor of the chair of solo singing at the Kiev Conservatory
Kiev Conservatory
The Tchaikovsky National Academy of Music is a Ukrainian state institution of higher music education. Its courses include postgraduate education.-History:...
. Many of her students became well-known opera singers in Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
and worldwide. [4] Miroshnichenko lives in Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
now and has two sons – Igor and Oleg [1]. She is occupied with charities and teaching. Among her accomplishments are the foundation of the international charitable organization and help in creating the Small Opera Theater in Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
[2].
Miroshnichenko died in Kiev
Kiev
Kiev or Kyiv is the capital and the largest city of Ukraine, located in the north central part of the country on the Dnieper River. The population as of the 2001 census was 2,611,300. However, higher numbers have been cited in the press....
on April 27, 2009.
Roles
Venus (“Aeneid” Lisenko), Violetta, Gilda (“La traviataLa traviata
La traviata is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It is based on La dame aux Camélias , a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils. The title La traviata means literally The Fallen Woman, or perhaps more figuratively, The Woman...
”, “Rigoletto
Rigoletto
Rigoletto is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo. It was first performed at La Fenice in Venice on March 11, 1851...
” Verdi), Marpha, Shamahanskyaya czarina (“The Tsar's Bride”, ” The Golden Cockerel.” Rimsky-Korsakov), Rosine (“Le Barbier de Séville” Rossini), Iolan (“Millan” Mayboroda), Lucia (“Lucia di Lammermoor” Donizetti), The Queen of the Night (“The Magic Flute” Mozart)
Prizes and honours
- The International Vocalist contest in Toulouse (1958, the second prize)
- The World Youth Festival in Moscow (1957, a silver medalist)
- Got the rank of the national artist of the USSR
- The Taras Shevchenko State prize of Ukrainian SSR (1972)
- The State prize of the USSR (1981)
- Got the rank of the national hero of Ukraine(2006)
- The rank of the freeman of Kharkiv
- The honorary reword of the president of Ukraine
- The honorary award of Yaroslav Mudrij (2001)