Ksenia Dezhneva. The main weaknesses of the team

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Welcome to the official website of the concert agent of the professional opera singer, finalist of the vocal TV show " main stage"(2015) Ksenia Dezhneva. Ksenia was born in 1980 in the Moscow region (the city of Zhukovsky). Parents noticed her daughter's singing abilities early, believed in her talent and did everything to ensure that she received the best musical education. Indeed, today she has a huge store of knowledge, because she spent a total of about 19 years on professional education. At first it was a school of choral art, later Ksenia mastered playing the piano at a children's art school. After that, there was training at the faculty choral conducting at the academy. Gnesins and for another six years the singer improved her solo singing at the Moscow Conservatory.

Creative achievements

Since 2004, she has been collaborating with the Opera and Ballet Theater (Tatarstan), where her first professional performance took place. For several years, Ksenia has been collaborating with musical group, touring with him in Russia and other countries of the world. Ksenia has a successful experience of duets with famous performers- Alessandro Safina, and others.

Another childhood dream came true - Ksenia not only performs, but also works as a vocal teacher, she teaches academic singing at the Gnesinsky School.

Ksenia Dezhneva has repeatedly participated in various vocal competitions, taking first place. In 2015, Ksenia came to the TV project "Main Stage". Unlike other participants in the show, she was not looking for her audience. Her goal with the project is to make the classics accessible. She wanted in all its beauty to convey to a wide range spectators of classical music and prove that opera singers have a place on the stage.

The soulful soprano of the singer, a rare combination of beauty and musicality smitten everyone on the project - the jury, producers, show participants and, of course, the audience. Dezhneva became the finalist of the "Main Stage" under the mentorship of Walter Afanasiev.

Nowadays

Ksenia performs not only in the opera and ballet theater, but also participates in concerts and holiday shows of the national stage. The singer's repertoire includes arias from famous operas, as well as famous foreign compositions. You can learn more about the singer on the official website of Ksenia Dezhneva.

Five years ago, the name of Ksenia Dezhneva was known only in narrow musicological circles. And even then among fans of classical opera music.

Today she is known from numerous television broadcasts with Valery Meladze and Nikolai Baskov. And solo, she has made significant progress in PR thanks to the Main Stage project on the Rossiya TV channel. A noticeable phenomenon of national music, as the composer and producer Konstantin Meladze said about it, was also appreciated by Ulyanovsk residents in September. Ulyanovsk Pravda also found out that Ksenia is a Volzhan by blood.
Over the years of television promotion, Dezhneva managed to become a professional opera singer, having received two higher education- at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music and the Moscow Conservatory, sing on the best stages of the country and receive a number of prestigious awards at international competitions. And shortly before her visit to Ulyanovsk, Ksenia was appreciated abroad, giving her the unofficial title of a novice prima donna of Russian opera. The young (slightly over 30 - not the age in her genre) singer jokingly admits that she owes the lion's share of her success to the icon of St. Xenia, with whom she does not part. But seriously...
- It's immodest to talk about myself like that, but I'm probably stubborn. And responsible. Although she has been insecure since childhood. And I also have a Volga character.
- That is, you are practically our countrywoman?
- She could be. I myself was born in Moscow. I can consider Zhukovsky near Moscow as my homeland, where for a long time lived and met my parents. But they always assured me that I inherited my character from my grandmother, my father's mother. And here she is from Saratov. Therefore, I love all the Volga cities at the genetic level. I consider each of them family. After all, I could have been born here, after all. And I know firsthand how purposeful and strong-minded all Volga residents are.
- As far as we can judge from the few publications in the press about you so far, you are purposefully aimed precisely at the opera.
- Instead of an answer, here are two facts from my biography that have so far looped the past. I started with the role of Suzanne in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro at the Mussa Jalil Opera and Ballet Theatre. And in the summer of this year she made her debut as Barbarina in the same opera, but already in Bolshoi Theater. I can’t imagine that even for a moment I could change the art to which I went all my life. Opera is universal. And, if according to the Hamburg account, it has survived and will survive all one-day genres. Although I can guess what you're getting at. Do you want to ask in the light of the above about the show "Main Stage"?
- Less. Moreover, on the channel "Russia" you compare favorably with your voice palette, which is richer in you than in other participants. But cooperation with Meladze and Baskov somehow does not fit into the general paradigm ...
- It all started with the fact that in 2012, while still a student, I was invited to back vocals by Alexander Serov. It was new and I made up my mind. And acquaintance with the pop establishment began. Hat acquaintance, by the way. Although with Kolya Baskov, we found several common topics for conversation. He is also Opera singer of Education. I can only say that I sang a duet only with interesting men. Uninteresting ones don't interest me (smiles).
- Was there anything other than music that "plowed" you for life?
- good literature- and continues to "plow". Especially Hemingway. And especially For Whom the Bell Tolls.
- Cities in tours do not merge into one yet?
- In no case. I'm still a neophyte traveler. And I'm interested in knowing everything. And first of all, the Volga cities are of interest for obvious reasons. (smiles). Ulyanovsk is extraordinary. You have order, tranquility, cleanliness, beauty, it's worth a lot. And the real home of talent, judging by what I managed to see. Performed on the same stage with folk ensemble Volga. Honesty and loyalty to the profession of Ulyanovsk dancers bribed me ...

Ivan Kamyshev

Read the latest issue of the newspaper "Ulyanovskaya Pravda"

Ksenia Dezhneva is a singer who is a significant figure in the professional opera environment. She is not only very beautiful, but also a very gifted girl. The talent of young Xenia is obvious, her voice is beautiful, and her work experience can impress anyone interested in opera.

Education

Ksenia Dezhneva was born on October 26, 1980. Her hometown was Zhukovsky, which is located in the Moscow region. In 1987, in parallel with the secondary school, the parents sent the girl to study at the choral art school, which was called "Flight". Ksenia studied at this school for five years, leaving the walls of the institution in 1992. Immediately after graduation, she was assigned to the Zhukovsky children's art school, where she already studied piano. She devoted four more years of her life to this musical science.

In 1996, Dezhneva entered the Gnessin College, where she continued her creative education in the line of choral conducting. After graduating educational institution in 2001, she immediately gets a chance to continue her studies at Ksenia Dezhneva, of course, does not ignore this opportunity, enters this university and studies at the faculty solo singing.

Creation

Ksenia's professional career began in 2004, after she graduated with honors from the Tchaikovsky Conservatory. It is from this moment that the woman begins to cooperate with Tatarsky state theater named after Jalil. Ksenia's debut took place on the stage of this cultural institution: she played in the opera The Marriage of Figaro, staged by Dezhneva. Among her works, one can single out the performances "Don Juan", "La Boheme", "Orpheus and Eurydice", " magical flute and many, many other wonderful productions.

In 2010, Ksenia Dezhneva began teaching. In the same place where she received her education, the young singer teaches vocal art to future musicians. Two years later, Ksenia receives an offer from Alexander Serov for cooperation. She agrees and with people's artist Russia, his team tours the country and abroad.

Two years later, or rather, in 2014, Ksenia Dezhneva, together with famous singer Valery Meladze sing a duet on the New Year's TV show, broadcast on Channel One. In addition, the young singer was seen among the participants music program"Main Stage", which was shown to the audience by the Russia TV channel.

Achievements and awards

A year after the singer began to practice pedagogical activity, Ksenia participates in the Third International Vocal Competition. Her voice and performance talent was not unnoticed. She receives the first prize, which is the most high award. In 2014, Dezhneva takes part in a vocal competition dedicated to Natalia Shpiller. It takes place on the territory of Russia. In this competition, Ksenia becomes a laureate.

Additional Information

Ksenia Dezhneva, whose personal life is a secret, shrouded in darkness, devotes all her strength to work. Her extraordinary voice (soprano) has won the hearts of millions of Russians, she has fans in foreign countries. Diligence and the desire for something high - these are the traits of Dezhneva's character that helped her break through to the top. That is what her friends and colleagues say about the young singer. herself opera diva being modest about it. In an interview, she always repeats one thing: everything that she has achieved, the woman received thanks to her wise, believing in her parents, as well as experienced mentors and teachers.

Many opera singers now go to big stage, because listeners in last years performers who have an excellent voice and repertoire are increasingly appreciated. Ksenia Dezhneva received recognition in the theater, and in 2015 she conquered the viewers of the Main Stage contest, winning special prize Ministry of Culture.

Music in life

The singer was born in the city of Zhukovsky. Since childhood, she gravitated towards singing, so her parents, in addition to secondary school, arranged her for the choral department of the Polet association. This institution resembled an art school, which provided excellent training for future performers. Ksenia Dezhneva studied at Poljot for five years, and then continued her musical education at the School of Arts (Zhukovsky). There, in four years, she mastered the main instrument, the piano, in an accelerated course.

After 9 years of study, it cost nothing for her to enter the school. Gnesins, where she studied the specialty of a choir conductor. The school became the third music education singers. The biography of Ksenia Dezhneva confirms that she wants to take music seriously. Therefore, in 2001, the girl easily entered the Conservatory. Tchaikovsky P.I. There she studied already at the faculty of solo singing. Of all her teachers, Ksenia remembers with particular warmth Margarita Landa, who became her main mentor in the profession.

Creative achievements

After graduating from the conservatory with honors, Xenia had no problems finding a job. She decided to collaborate with the Tatar State Theatre. It was on his stage that the singer made her debut in the opera Le nozze di Figaro. Immediately after the premiere, she was accepted into the troupe on a permanent basis. Since then, Ksenia Dezhneva regularly participates in productions of works famous composers. She was most successful in roles in the operas Don Juan and The Magic Flute.

In 2010, she was invited to the school. Gnesins as a teacher. She became a mentor to young musicians, initiating them in a course vocal art. Ksenia Dezhneva is a singer who has earned many awards. In addition to teaching and performing in the theater, she often attends competitions. In 2014 she became a laureate All-Russian competition them. Natalia Spiller. She also became a graduate International Competition vocalists. Magomaev.

Will Ksenia leave the theater for the stage

For the first time, Ksenia Dezhneva rose to the pop stage in 2010. She began performing with Alexander Serov, who invited the singer as a backing vocalist for the song Time to say goodbye. Now the artists collaborate on an ongoing basis.

In 2014, the girl went on stage with Valery Meladze. They participated in the joint filming of the program " New year's night on the first". Literally a few months later, she passed the casting in the show "Main Stage" and reached the superfinal in it. In connection with her success on the stage, in theater circles rumors began to spread that Ksenia would soon leave the opera.

These rumors are unfounded. In all interviews, Dezhneva claims that her participation in the popular project is aimed at promoting classical music. She is not going to change her specialty and will continue to do what she loves the most, that is, classical music.

The winner of the project will be determined today. The superfinalists of the show spoke about the main thing in their lives.

Sardor Milano (mentor - Konstantin Meladze)

He is 23 years old. Born in Tashkent, then moved to Alma-Ata with his parents, now lives in Moscow. He studies at the pop-jazz department at the Russian Academy of Music. Gnesins.

Milano is a pseudonym. Abridged version maiden name my mother Milovanova. In this pseudonym is also my love for high art, which, it seems to me, is personified by Italy, Milan and the famous La Scala. Unfortunately, I haven't been to Milan yet. Goal number one: after the end of the project, get a visa and fly to Italy.”

- I am sincere, open, but my best friends can be counted on the fingers.

Your main disadvantage

- Suspiciousness. Often I am not sure of myself, I am nervous. Before the performance, I can’t sit still, I wind circles. Maybe that will help you get back on track. But, as a rule, I worry in vain. It turns out well in the end.

The main principle in life

- I am guided by the rule: 99 percent of work and 1 percent of talent. If someone in life is accompanied by luck, then nothing was simply given to me. I had to work hard to improve. And not only in creativity.

I really didn't like myself growing up. From the age of 14 to 17 he considered himself ugly duckling. I had a pronounced, protruding jaw, like Freddie Mercury. I got it straightened, but I had to wear braces for two years. Suffered from being overweight. But he signed up for sports, began to swim. And he lost a lot of weight, stretched out. And two years later, even my relatives did not recognize me. Now my height is 191 cm, although my parents are quite short.

- This is my conscious choice since childhood. In my family, no one has a direct relationship with music, but we have always loved high-quality pop music, such as Queen, Michael Jackson. I was five or six years old when my parents bought music Center and microphone. Not for me, but for yourself. But since then I have not parted with the microphone. I grew up with the Backstreet Boys, George Michael, Sade.

Main song

- I have a lot of favorite songs in different genres. Crazy about Rachmaninoff's second concerto. For me, this is a work of art, a state in which I am immersed.

I write songs myself. Sometimes words, but more often music. True, while these compositions are in my personal hearing. I am too critical of myself, and especially of composer's work. I did not dare to present them on the project. Also because I perform here in the neoclassical style, and my songs are more like pop music.

- Konstantin Shataevich - well-mannered, modest, kindest person. It creates the most comfortable conditions for the performer. First, he listens to the opinion of the artist, and then speaks his own. It is very important. When it was not him who chose the song on the project, but I, I heard from him: “Sing it the way you want, the way you hear it.”

Poetry interests me the most. Recently discovered Arthur Rimbaud. His poems are inspiring. From contemporary writers I like Coelho. Often, reading a book is inspired by its film adaptation. After watching the films, I read “Eat, Pray, Love” and “Love Lives for Three Years”. Maybe these are not such deep books, but realistic, modern. And romantic.

- Yulia's mother. She is not just a mother, but a friend. She raised me on trust, never scolded me, never punished me. Although often parents build upbringing on fear. And the kids don't tell them much. And I still have no secrets from my mother. We just have a cosmic connection with her. We treat each other with great respect.

The main thing about parents

“We have a lot of cultures in our family. Mom is Russian. Dad is Armenian. There are also Persian roots. My real name Ishmukhamedov. I don't introduce myself as her because she's hard to remember. It is also the name of my grandfather, film director Elyer Ishmukhamedov. I wouldn't want to take advantage of his fame. I want to achieve everything on my own.

Main talisman

- always with me holy book Koran. It is small and hangs on a chain around my neck. And also my mother is like a talisman. Always worries more than me. I used to go to projects without her so that my mother's excitement would not be transmitted to me. But somehow it went wrong. This time, for the first time, my mother supports me at all stages, and somehow everything went right away.

- French and Spanish cinema. My favorite directors are François Ozon and Pedro Almodovar. All of their paintings are masterpieces.

Home dream

- To be held as an artist. And when I have the opportunities and funds earned in this field, I want to open international organization helping people who are difficult to adapt in life. I know many children who are psychologically closed, afraid of society, their classmates peck at them, and their parents do not pay due attention. Over the years, the problem deepens and develops into isolation from society. I will be happy if this dream can come true.

But I don't have a girlfriend yet. Over the past two years, I've been all about creativity. I decided that I would start a relationship, start a family after thirty, when I myself get on my feet.

Alexander Ivanov (mentor - Viktor Drobysh)

Photo by the press service of the show "Main Stage"

Sasha is 20 years old, he is from St. Petersburg. Musical career started in 2009 when he passed qualifying round Mass Medium Fest. On his account, the second place on the TV project "Battle of the Choirs".

“Would I like to take a pseudonym? I think no. Previously, friends said: “Dude, there is already Alexander Ivanov, the lead singer of Rondo. Well, there is and there is. I'm not going to change my last name."

Photo: press service of the show "Main Stage"

Your main character traits

- Kind, funny, talkative.

Main disadvantage

- Again, I'm kind. Maybe someone uses this quality of mine for their own purposes.

The main principle in life

- Be yourself. Don't imitate anyone.

The main event, after which they decided to make music

- At the age of eight, on the advice of his older brother, he went to music school. Studied in class classical guitar but without much enthusiasm. But at the age of 13 I got stuck, I realized: music is what I would like to do in life.

Main song

- I have many favorite compositions: both others' and my own. Like "Lullaby" by Claude De Bussy, Sex Play by George Benson, Kiss From A Rose Power.

The main quality of your producer

- I really wanted to get to Viktor Drobysh, to work with him. Why? Those who love his compositions, especially the early ones, will understand me.

He is very musical. Strict, but kind at the same time.

Top books that have influenced you

The main person in your life

- Brother Vladimir, who is eight years older than me. He is a sound engineer, musician, guitarist. And also a great authority for me, a person who will always support. We never clashed. When I was little, we didn't talk much. Interests were too different. I played toys at home, and he disappeared on the street with friends and a guitar. We became close later, when Volodya went to Minsk to study at the Academy of Arts as a sound engineer. Then I realized how terribly I miss him. I went to Minsk for a couple of weeks, we had a great time, and since then my brother has become the most important person in life. Now we play in the same group called IVANOV.

“It is important to be honest and kind. This counterpoint sits in my head. And my grandmother says that you need to be washed, shaved and cultured.

Main talisman

I get very nervous before going on stage. In addition to the people in the hall, mentors and the team that helps prepare the number, there are millions of viewers. You have no right to be wrong. So I try not to think about what's to come.

I always have my talismans with me. A coin with the image of Alexander the Great is a gift from his brother. And from dad - a cross and a silver pick.

Main hobby besides music

- IN free time I go in for sports, I run.

Home dream

- Self-realization. Not only as a musician.

Ksenia Dezhneva (mentor - Walter Afanasiev)

Photo by the press service of the show "Main Stage"

Ksenia is 34 years old, she is from Moscow. She is professional Opera singer. Graduated Russian academy music to them. Gnesins and the Moscow Conservatory. Dezhneva's debut on big stage took place at the Opera and Ballet Theatre. Musa Jalil, where she sang the part of Susanna in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. And in 2012, her first pop performance took place. Alexander Serov noticed Dezhnev and invited him to perform the song Time to say goodbye at his concert. Since that moment, Ksenia has been touring with Serov's team, performing compositions in the crossover genre.

Photo: press service of the show "Main Stage"

Main character trait

- Responsibility.

Main disadvantage

- Diffidence.

The main event after which she took up music

“I have been doing it all my life, since childhood.

Main song

The main quality of my mentor

– Walter Afanasiev is a very kind person.

The main book that influenced me

- For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway.

The main person in my life

- A teacher who is no longer there ... Margarita Iosifovna Landa.

Main motto for life

- Everything will be fine.

Main talisman

- Icon of St. Xenia.

Home dream

- Get public recognition.

Arsen Mukendi (mentor - Maxim Fadeev)

Photo by the press service of the show "Main Stage"

He is 23 years old, he is from the Congo. He came to Russia only three years ago, but has more or less learned Russian. And even though he doesn’t understand everything yet, he tries very hard. At least, this does not interfere with studying at the Faculty of Economics at the Ivanovo Agricultural Academy, where he has already become the main star of all creative competitions. Friends advised Arsen to go to the casting for the project, and for good reason. “This is absolutely my artist,” Maxim Fadeev exclaimed as soon as he saw him.

Photo: press service of the show "Main Stage"

Main character trait

- Oh ... I'm not used to talking about myself, others know better. I only know that I am not evil person not bad, but kind and sociable. I easily get along with people, I have no problems or conflicts with anyone. I love everyone.

Main disadvantage

- Sometimes I'm late.

The main event after which they began to study music

- I have been studying since childhood, because I have a musical family. Dad was a conductor, mom sang, uncle too, and even cousins. After school, I always went to rehearsal - sang, played different instruments. And then at home he continued with his dad.

Main song

- There were a lot of them. Now - Maria, which I performed in the finale of the "Main Stage".

The main person in life

First, my family. Secondly, my producer Maxim Aleksandrovich Fadeev. And third, my friends. I have a lot of them: in Russia, at home. I love everyone equally, so I can't pick just one.

The main quality of a mentor

- I respect him very much. Maxim Alexandrovich is a very attentive person, he understands me so well, as if we had known each other for a hundred years.

Main talisman

“I don’t have a specific thing, and I don’t need it. I am a lucky guy. Otherwise, I would not have ended up in the project and met Fadeev. My talisman is the audience. The reaction of the audience inspires and adds strength.

The main lesson of parents

– Everything that I know, I can and have today is thanks to them. Dad always said if you make music, do it seriously, responsibly. I still consult with my parents on all issues. They watch the project on the Internet, but they don’t understand anything, they don’t know Russian. They wanted to come to the superfinal, but because of the work it didn’t work out.

The main principle in life

- Respect and love are the most important concepts. I haven't met my love yet.

Home dream

- Now I dream of only one thing - to become a superstar. I want to perform as much as possible and please the hearts of people, to give them my love.

The main event, the push after which you decided to go into music

- It happened to all of us. different time. I have - in my deep childhood ... I can remember a lot of things! So, for example, my grandmother, who was born under the tsar in 1913, sang to me recruit lamentations. I, despite the fact that I was 4 years old, understood everything and cried. All these beautiful actresses on TV with flowing hair, I wanted to be like them. Even when I was little, I liked Paul McCartney, Vladimir Vysotsky and Michael Jackson. I fell in love with the last one. It's not just about the music, it's about the power that I felt but couldn't identify what it was that was so mesmerizing.

your main song

- It seems to me that they took me into the first group because I was in a short skirt. And our then guitarist said: “That's it, Tanya, let's write songs!” At first I thought that he was joking... I was then 18 years old, and we can say that I had to write the first songs, it seemed painfully exciting - the group. And about the main songs - there are none. There are Radiohead and Nirvana songs that never get boring, but in general my tastes are constantly changing. As for their own, the new one is always the most beloved.

Your main character traits

- Enthusiasm, amorousness, stubbornness.

Your main disadvantage

- Hot temper and naivete.

The main features of the "character" of your team

- We are quite restrained all together, clear, well-coordinated.

The main weaknesses of the team

- Not for me, but there is always something to work on, where to move and develop.

The main quality of your mentor

- Charm, calmness and self-confidence.

Your main principle in life

- The principle of unscrupulousness.

Top books, movies that have influenced you

- Fairy tales, Mayakovsky, Shukshin, Nabokov, Salinger, Murakami, Bulgakov, Tsvetaeva, Akhmatova, Yesenin, Marquez, Kesey, Cortazar, Kharms, Sorokin. All at different times in their own way. Now I'm reading Tolstoy, I can finally appreciate it.

Of the films, perhaps, the series "Twin Peaks", well, and all sorts of cult such as "Fight Club", "Forrest Gump", "American Beauty".

Main hobby besides music

I love books and I love animals too.

The main person in your life

- There were several of them, people who turned the world upside down, all the best in me comes from my mother. She is generally a saint, even the children in her arms stop crying. After? Perhaps my brother Anton, who is not quite a brother, but a nephew a year older than me, he was my idol in childhood and all sorts of Nirvana, torn jeans and protest are his merit.

Then our first guitarist Sasha Leonov. He showed me a lot of good music and with his criticism brought me to terrible tantrums, but it was necessary, apparently. Now I am grateful to him that he did not let me down and that I have a well-developed self-criticism. When everyone pours rainbows into their ears from childhood, there will be no development, mistakes and disappointments are also needed.

Then there was great love, which brought everything new about books and music, about the principle of unscrupulousness and about self-confidence, and about how beautiful I am both externally and internally. I didn’t think that a mature person at the age of 25 could take it like that and send the entire past structure of the world to hell.

The main lesson taught by parents

– An example of their fate, their strength, their love and respect.

The main talisman that helps you before going on stage

“Before I go on stage, I need to be alone. We all have different methods: Dima listens to some song, Renat smokes. I have a talisman, but it's too personal to tell.

Home dream

- The concept is vague and vague :) I always wanted to be a singer, but there is no limit to perfection, so the goal is to grow above myself both as an author and as a performer. In general, young ladies' dreams are oh so changeable... :)


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