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Kirill RivelAuthor and performer
Date of Birth: 28.10.1948
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- A Distinguished Author and Songwriter
- First Song and Musical Influences
- Recognition and Accolades
- Membership and Collaborations
- Books and Albums
A Distinguished Author and Songwriter
Early Life and EducationCyril Igorovich Rivel was born on October 28, 1948, in Moscow. His childhood was spent in Yalta, where he began his education, before attending schools in Moscow. In 1974, he relocated to St. Petersburg. Rivel studied law at the All-Union Legal Correspondence Institute and worked as a crew member aboard the icebreaker "Ivan Kruzenshtern." He also led the military-patriotic song club at the Sailors' Club of the Leningrad Naval Base.
First Song and Musical Influences
Rivel's musical journey began in 1967 with the composition of his first song, inspired by Großadmiral Karl Dönitz's memoirs. He predominantly writes songs based on his own lyrics, with notable exceptions being "A Song of Diego Valdez" by Rudyard Kipling and "Cemetery near Paris" by Robert Rozhdestvensky. Rivel's musical style is characterized by his proficiency on the six-string guitar.
Recognition and Accolades
Rivel has garnered significant recognition for his songwriting and performance. He is a laureate of the "Spring Drop" competitions in Leningrad (1986 and 1987) and the Second All-Union Festival of Folk Art (1987). Notable songs that have received acclaim include "Calendar," "Arch of the Great Circle," and "Water Ripples Overboard."
Membership and Collaborations
In 1984, Rivel joined the KSP "Meridian." He has collaborated with various radio stations, including Radio ALA, and has performed on television. His poems have been published in renowned journals such as "Neva" and "Zvezda."
Books and Albums
Rivel's collection of poems, "White Wind," was published in St. Petersburg in 1997. His double audio album "Fatherland" was released in 1998. In 2000, the album was re-released by the Arteel "Vostochny Veter" under the titles "Ravenous Time" and "Four on the Sides, None in the Middle." Subsequent works include the 2002 book of poetry and songs "Where is Your Brother..." and albums released in 2003 featuring seafaring and pirate themes and songs inspired by "Russian chanson." Rivel's album dedicated to the Russian Civil War and White Army, "I Burned My Soul...," was released in 2007.
