Vladimir Anatolyevich Matorin - People's Artist of the Russian Federation, soloist of the Bolshoi Theater, founder and head of the Fund for the Revival of Culture and Traditions of Small Towns of Russia. He is an outstanding opera singer, is actively involved in teaching and social activities.
Brief biography of the artist
On May 2, 1948, in the capital of our Motherland, the future popular artist was born into the family of a serviceman. Due to the professional activities of the father, the family often changed their place of residence. However, this did not prevent Vladimir from engaging in vocals and music from early childhood, which determined his further career.
After receiving a certificate of secondary education, Matorin entered the Gnessin Institute, which he successfully graduated in 1974. In this university, his mentor was E. V. Ivanov, who was a soloist of the Bolshoi Theater in the period 1944-1958.
Creative career of Vladimir Matorin
The beginning of the professional career of Vladimir Matorin is associated with the Moscow Musical Theater. Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko, where he performed 33 bass parts from 1974 to 1991 (15 seasons). And his debut work was the role of Zaretsky in Stanislavsky's play "Eugene Onegin". And in 1989, the artist became truly famous by performing Boris Godunov, who was recognized by the international musical community this year as the best opera role.
And after a triumphant performance in 1990 of the part of Prince Yuri in the opera The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevronia, he was invited by Svetlanov to the Bolshoi Theater troupe as its soloist. Since 1991, Vladimir Anatolyevich has been in this capacity to this day. Experts and fans compare the artist with the famous Fyodor Chaliapin.
The most outstanding scenes in the world have hosted Vladimir Matorin. He performed on tour in many countries of Europe, Asia and America. In addition, the artist is considered one of the best performers of sacred music. According to the artist himself, in 1988 he was inspired to this field by prayer singing at the Christmas festival in the Column Hall of the House of Unions, timed to coincide with the millennium of the Baptism of Rus.
The social activities of the popular artist are associated not only with the charitable foundation, which he founded and headed in 2006. Vladimir Matorin regularly organizes the Bakhrushinsky Festival, the Pearls of Russia contests, and concerts of sacred and folk music. The Sofia festival, which has been held since 2015 within the framework of the development of Orthodox culture and traditions, can also be attributed to the treasury of his undoubted achievements.
Personal life
The family life of Vladimir Anatolyevich Matorin is associated with his only wife, Svetlana Sergeevna Matorina, who is a pianist and associate professor at the Gnesins Russian Academy of Music. The famous opera singer talks about his wife in such a way that she helps him a lot with her professional remarks after performances, where she always closely monitors his performance of vocal parts.
In this happy family and creative union, the son of Mikhail was born. And today the family of the Matorins has already replenished with four grandchildren.
