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Vladimir AtlantovOpera singer, tenor
Date of Birth: 19.02.1939
Country:  Russia |
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Biography of Vladimir Atlantov
Vladimir Atlantov is an opera singer and tenor known for his recordings of Russian romances. He was born on February 19, 1939 in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg) in a family of opera singers. His father, Andrei Petrovich Atlantov, was a bass and a soloist at the Mariinsky and Leningrad Opera and Ballet Theatres. His mother, Maria Aleksandrovna Elizarova, was a lyrical soprano and a vocal coach.
Atlantov grew up behind the scenes of the theatre and started singing solo at a young age. He joined the Leningrad State Academic Capella named after M.I. Glinka at the age of 6 and graduated as a choir conductor. He then studied at the vocal faculty of the Leningrad State Conservatory, initially in the class of tenor Petr Gavrilovich Tikhonov, but later switched to the class of soprano Natalia Dmitrievna Bolotina to overcome vocal problems.
In 1962, while still a student, Atlantov was accepted as an intern at the Kirov Theatre (now the Mariinsky Theatre) in Leningrad. In 1963, he successfully graduated from the conservatory and became a soloist at the Kirov Theatre. He performed the roles of Lensky in "Eugene Onegin," Alfredo in "La Traviata," and Jose in "Carmen," among others.
In 1966, Atlantov made his debut at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow, performing the role of German in Tchaikovsky's "The Queen of Spades." That same year, he won first prize and a gold medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. After this victory, Atlantov was transferred to the Bolshoi Theatre, where he performed numerous roles, including Herman in "The Queen of Spades," Canio in "Pagliacci," and Otello in Verdi's opera.
Atlantov's voice, described as a lyrical-dramatic tenor, is known for its beauty, expressiveness, and power. He is acclaimed for his ability to create captivating opera characters through his vocal and dramatic skills. His interpretations of roles such as Otello, Canio, and Herman are considered to be masterpieces of his repertoire.
In 1988, Atlantov left Moscow and the Bolshoi Theatre to pursue an opera career abroad. He performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages, including La Scala in Milan, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Covent Garden in London, and the Vienna State Opera. He collaborated with renowned conductors such as Claudio Abbado, Lorin Maazel, and Valery Gergiev.
Throughout his career, Atlantov made numerous recordings, including Russian romances by composers such as Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. He also released an album titled "Concert Serenade" in 1985-1987, featuring popular songs and arias from operettas in Italian, Spanish, German, and English.
Atlantov has received several prestigious awards, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR, the State Prize of the Russian Federation, and the honorary title of Kammerzanger of the Vienna State Opera.
