2018). Anniversary concert of Lev Leshchenko at the State Kremlin Palace (11.03.2018) Anniversary evening of Leshchenko 75 years

The guests of the concert noted that the fit, slender and stylish hero of the day looks much younger than his years. After each song, the audience, who packed the hall to capacity, bathed Lev Leshchenko in deafening applause and filled him with bouquets.

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Journalists followed on the heels of the cheerful birthday man and several times during the evening asked him how old he felt. After the first part, the performer joked: "All 80!" When the concert was over, Leshchenko threw himself another ten years: "For all 90!" However, even though the artist was tired, he still glowed with happiness.

Lev Valerianovich was congratulated on his 75th birthday by his colleagues: Grigory Leps, Tamara Gverdtsiteli, Vyacheslav Dobrynin, Nikolay Baskov, Stas Mikhailov, Jasmin, Lolita, Alexander Marshal, Alexander Buinov, the Yalla ensemble, Turetsky's Choir, New Gems , Philip Kirkorov, Valery Meladze and dozens of other wonderful artists, as well as Leshchenko's bosom friends - Gennady Khazanov and Vladimir Vinokur.

Yana Churikova also shone on stage. The sexy TV presenter literally attracted the views of the audience. She chose a bold dress with an extreme neckline for the concert in the Kremlin. It is for such beautiful forms that designers create their masterpieces.

Singer Lolita surprised with her stylish outfit. The stylist was clearly in a good mood when he picked up a bright red dress for the singer, emphasizing only the dignity of the star. And the neckline, and folds in the abdomen, and the mesh on the face - everything looked appropriate and stylish. The sharks of the feather gave Lolita the highest score for the outfit.

“I have known Lev Leshchenko for about 20 years, but I became a fan of him about 45 years ago,” said smiling Milyavskaya. “I remember how my grandmother and mother were in love with him. miracle. He's really sexy. After all, sex is a smile, this is a walk, this is a voice. He still manages to drive you crazy! "

Valery Meladze did not spare compliments for his friend. "I had the honor of not only performing together, but also having a rest. Leo is the real soul of the company, a real man... To be honest, our gatherings are not always sober, but Lev Valerianovich never loses his human dignity, for which I endlessly respect! "- the singer admitted.

Summing up the evening, the hero of the day shared the secret of happiness. "Remember! Form without content does not ring! Find your place, do socially useful work and become happy!" - advised Leshchenko.

In the finale, Lev Valerianovich soulfully performed the hit of all times "Victory Day" - a song from which tears appear in the eyes of Russians. The audience gave the artist a long standing ovation. Even when the blue velvet curtain came down and the stage was empty, the composition continued to sound. The crowd, slowly leaving the Kremlin, continued to sing "Victory Day", and eyewitnesses were amazed at the solidarity of the people who truly enjoyed the evening. The TV version of the concert, organized by MS Production, will soon be shown on Channel One.

The legendary artist has been on stage for 55 years, decades have passed, the authorities have changed, the fashion for artists and music, and Lev Leshchenko continues to delight the audience with his work and invites everyone to celebrate his 75th anniversary with him!
On February 1, 2017, one of the most beloved and popular Russian pop performers, Lev Leshchenko, will present his anniversary program on the famous stage of the State Kremlin Palace. Surrounded by specially created decorations, on the huge stage of the most eminent hall in the country, Lev Valerianovich will perform not only his golden hits, but also new songs that have already become hits. The anniversary evening will not be complete without guests - without the main stars of our stage, who consider it an honor to greet the great artist and his audience with their skills: Joseph Kobzon, Alexander Rosenbaum, Vladimir Vinokur, Philip Kirkorov, Gennady Khazanov, Vyacheslav Dobrynin, Igor Krutoy, Stas Mikhailov, Nadezhda Babkina, Valery Meladze, Nikolay Baskov, Tamara Gverdtsiteli, Anatoly Yarmolenko, Alexander Buinov, Lolita, Alexander Marshal, Laima Vaikule, Farukh Zakirov, Tanya Bulanova, Jasmine, Soso Pavliashvili, Alsu and many others!
Lev Leshchenko is, first of all, a rare standard of sophistication and nobility. Own, special musical style, restrained, wise manner of communicating with the audience, distinguishes Leshchenko in the pop community. L. Leshchenko's songs are not only romantic, they are genuinely touching and sincere. The lyrics of the songs touch the most delicate strings of the soul, and the music captures the listeners, and makes, practically, every new song of Lev Leshchenko an undoubted hit.
Every year, People's Artist of Russia Lev Leshchenko gives dozens of concerts, collecting full halls throughout Russia, and the public's interest in his work does not dry out for decades! During his glorious journey on the stage, the artist gave more than 10,000 concerts! There are over 700 songs in his repertoire! To this day, the singer is at the peak of the form, which performers usually call the "golden time".
On behalf of Lev Leshchenko, we invite everyone to spend with us this exclusive anniversary evening, which will undoubtedly be remembered for a long time by the singer's fans!

And it is not easy to believe in this figure. The master looks great, takes part in all major concerts, tours actively, in general, will give odds even to young singers. Today, the musician, poet, producer will receive congratulations on the Kremlin stage, where he will perform songs that played a key role in his life. He told about them to our correspondent Ekaterina Ivanova.

More than half a century on stage. The whole country knows this bass-baritone. Today Lev Leshchenko has an anniversary concert in the Kremlin. The most famous artists will be honored by the maestro. And he worries about how the audience will accept.

“I haven't slept at night for a month now - I’m thinking about the program, who will be behind whom, with whom I will sing duets, what the script will be, what design will be”.

The son of a career officer never followed in his father's footsteps. He served in a tank unit for only six months. A talented private was taken as a soloist to the song and dance ensemble. But Leshchenko entered GITIS only on the second attempt. So I had to work hard both as a locksmith at the plant and as a stage worker at the Bolshoi. In the main theater of the country, he learned the entire classical repertoire. However, the stage was much closer.

Glory fell on Leshchenko after performing in the program "Song-71". Mailboxes were filled with letters from female fans. The most zealous spent the night right under the door of the performer's apartment.

Lev Leshchenko, People's Artist of Russia:“One woman always wanted to give me a ring of some kind, and in the end she left it in the mailbox. I didn't know how to get her back. And when a year and a half or two passed, she said - since you do not reciprocate, return my ring back. And I didn't know where. I left it to the concierge, she handed it over safely ”.

Impeccable taste and ability to feel musical material. Leshchenko always knew what he was singing about and for whom. That is why the song "Victory Day" immediately sunk into the soul. It was forbidden to broadcast it. The Arts Council decided it was painfully lightweight. Then the artist went for broke. He performed it at a concert dedicated to the day of the police. And I was not mistaken.

Lev Leshchenko, People's Artist of Russia:“I persuaded one of the deputy ministers to listen to it at the rehearsal. He was terribly delighted and said: you must sing it. I say: well, it is not listed with us, it is on the shelves, it is not broadcast. He says - this is our holiday, I give permission. "

At the 1980 Olympics, the whole country was already crying to the song "Goodbye, Moscow." According to rumors, Kobzon, Antonov and even Leontyev were considered among the candidates. But it was Leshchenko's heartfelt timbre that was destined to become a symbol of an entire era. And then the hungry nineties struck. Many artists have lost their jobs. Leshchenko's fans also subsided. I even thought about my pension. I went to teach.

And then I decided to experiment. He began to take an interest in contemporary music. This is how works with many young performers appeared. The People's Artist is still writing today. He says about two dozen songs are born a year. Something goes to the basket, something sounds at concerts. But, of course, not a single performance is complete without hits. The viewer does not let go.

Lev Leshchenko, People's Artist of Russia:“You see, when you sing the song“ Nightingale Grove ”1256 times, of course, you get fed up. As one of our friends used to say: when I come up to the sound and hear my own voice, I feel sick. "

Tired, the artist admits, and from endless parodies. However, for the sake of best friend- Vladimir Vinokur - sometimes you can be patient. This is all revenge for the prank on the part of Leshchenko himself, the humorist retorts. He will never forget how a GITIS graduate tried to take the entrance exams with him, an applicant.

Vladimir Vinokur, People's Artist of the RSFSR:“I didn’t watch the film“ come tomorrow ”, I believed him, went to the audience, for some reason some other young guys gathered there. I think maybe these are also members of the commission. I sang to them, danced, told them. He told me that I have a chance. Tomorrow so that I will not be late for the exam. "

The hero of the day admits that he is an absolutely happy person. However, there is still one dream - to live to be 100 years old and go on stage again.

Mediocrity and dullness.

After the army, yesterday's soldier came to GITIS. By that time, the exams had already ended, but Leo was given a chance because he was remembered. Leshchenko sang an aria, but no impression of the artist's data on admissions committee did not produce. The army feuilleton, which the future artist read, only caused laughter. The feuilleton was recognized as mediocre, but they were accepted into the university, for "denseness."
However, the study of Lev Leshchenko transformed. A year later, no one doubted that a real artist was studying on the course. As a sophomore, Lev Leshchenko went to work at the Operetta Theater. His first role was - a sinner - in the production of Orpheus in Hell. The artist had only two words to say: "Let me warm myself." As Lev Valerianovich himself says, he studied with Pokrovsky, Goncharov, Anisimov, Efros and Zavadsky.
At the same time, work began at the Mosconcert. Then Lev Leshchenko was in the Operetta trainee group. And during summer holidays the artist traditionally went on tour across the USSR with concert crews.

Creation.
In 1966, Lev Leshchenko became an artist of the Moscow Operetta Theater. And five years later, he was already a soloist-vocalist of the USSR State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company. In the spring of 1970, the artist became the winner - the laureate of the Fourth All-Union Contest of Variety Artists. Two years later, Lev Valerianovich is already a laureate of competitions in Sopot (Poland) and "Golden Orpheus" (Bulgaria). In 1977, the singer was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR, a year later he was awarded the Lenin Komsomol Prize. In 1980, Lev Leshchenko became the owner of the Order of Friendship of Peoples, and three years later he was awarded the title of People's Artist of the RSFSR for outstanding services. In 1985, the Order of the Badge of Honor appeared in the artist's piggy bank. In 1990, Lev Leshchenko became the head of the Musical Agency theater of variety performances.
Two years later, the theater was given the status of a state theater. The Temple of Art is mainly engaged in organizing touring and concert events, presentations and creative evenings. "Musical Agency" today unites several groups and cooperates with the majority of pop stars in Russia and neighboring countries. Over the years of its existence, the theater has staged and filmed the musical picture "Military Field Romance", the anniversary program "In the wake of my memory" by David Tukhmanov and the video "Anniversary ... Anniversary ... Anniversary ..." and also presented the musical show "STAR and Young". For more than ten years, Lev Leshchenko has been working as a teacher at the Gnesins' Music and Pedagogical Institute. His students became quite famous on the stage. These are Marina Khlebnikova, Olga Arefieva, Katya Lel, Varvara and others. In his creative life, Lev Leshchenko has released more than 10 records, magnetic albums and CDs. These are "Lev Leshchenko", "Earth Gravity", "Lev Leshchenko and the Spectrum Group", "In the Circle of Friends", "Something for the Soul", "White Cherry Blossom", "The Best Songs of Lev Leshchenko", "Not a Minute Peace ”,“ The Scent of Love ”,“ Memories ”,“ World of Dreams ”and“ Simple Motive ”. The artist has released over ten EPs. Lev Leshchenko performs dozens of songs on the author's and composite records of composers. In 1999, the star of Lev Valerianovich Leshchenko was laid on the Stars Square of the Rossiya Concert Hall. In 2001, Lev Leshchenko's book entitled "An Apology of Memory" was published. In it, the artist talks about his contemporaries and his life. In the winter of 2002, Lev Leshchenko received another medal. This time he was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, fourth degree.

Voice.
Lev Leshchenko has a voluminous, soft, low baritone. At the same time, a masculine velvety timbre. Due to his voice, and due to his appearance, in his youth and middle age, the artist was highly popular. At the same time, the singer always had a good figure, a kind and charming smile, a modest and sometimes shy demeanor in public. His image always contrasts with the assertive, sharp, grotesque demeanor on the stage of Vladimir Vinokur. It is with him that the singer often performs in tandem.
In 2011, the artist took part in the television project The Phantom of the Opera on Channel One.

Interesting Facts.
The artist is fond of basketball, tennis, swimming. He acts not only as a fan, but also as an honorary president of the basketball club of the city of Lyubertsy "Triumph". The singer himself is also actively involved in sports.

Personal life.
Since 1978, Lev Leshchenko has been married. His wife is Irina Pavlovna Leshchenko, born in 1954. She graduated from the University of Budapest.

Lukoil.
According to Forbes, Lev Leshchenko is the corporate poet of the oil giant. It was he who wrote the poems for the corporate anthem: "We walked along the highway, climbed ahead, bit into the ground, froze in the tundra, Fate tested us for a break, And life did not seem like paradise to us then."

On February 1, the legend of the national stage celebrates its anniversary. In 2017, the People's Artist of the Russian Federation turns 75 years old, of which he devoted 55 years to musical creativity. By tradition, Leshchenko will celebrate his anniversary on the stage of the Kremlin Palace, where dozens of stars of Russian show business will perform.

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On his 75th birthday, Lev Leshchenko invited many friends who happily agreed to perform at the artist's anniversary concert. According to him, several dozen numbers will be presented on the stage, which will be performed by the "Samotsvety" ensemble and many other Russian pop stars. Also, composers and poets David Tukhmanov, and will take part in the anniversary of Lev Leshchenko.

Lev Leshchenko was born in 1942 in Moscow into the family of a career military man. He remained half-orphaned at the age of one, when his mother died. As a result, Lev Valerianovich was brought up "the son of a regiment" - his father often took him to a military unit, where he gradually grew up next to the soldiers. Leshchenko began to dream of a creative career as a child. He listened to songs and dreamed of a big stage.

From his teenage years, "vociferous" Lev Leshchenko conquered the city scenes during various kinds of contests, after which he decided to enter GITIS. On the first attempt, the artist failed to become a student at a prestigious university - he failed the exams and went to serve in the army. But in 1964, after the end of the service, Lev Valerianovich still managed to pass the examination competition, in which the teachers noted him as a promising performer.

Lev Leshchenko's creative career began in 1966 - then he first appeared on the stage of the Moscow Operetta Theater, with which in next years actively toured the USSR. By the end of the 70s, Lev Valerianovich had earned a number of prestigious awards and was awarded the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR. By that time, the artist already had his own solo program, which included the legendary hits "Thank you for the silence", "Land Gravity", "Nightingale Grove", "We Can't Live Without Each Other", "Parents' House" and many others.

In 1990, Lev Leshchenko created the Musical Agency theater, which a year later received the status of the State Theater. Today Leshchenko's "brainchild" unites several large groups, and also collaborates with almost all pop stars not only in Russia, but also in neighboring countries. For his contribution to the development of the music industry in Russia in 1999, the star of Lev Leshchenko was opened on the Stars Square of the State Central Concert Hall "Russia".

For his creative biography, Lev Leshchenko recorded more than 10 records and albums, performed dozens of original songs. In 2001, Lev Leshchenko's book entitled "The Apology of Memory" was published - in it the artist spoke about his contemporaries and revealed the secrets of his personal life. In the winter of 2002, Lev Leshchenko was awarded the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, fourth degree.

Today, Lev Leshchenko is full of strength and energy, he even in his thoughts does not allow farewell to the audience - the artist continues to rise to new creative heights, because even at 75 he has not a minute of peace.