Biography of Maxim Dunaevsky. Personal life and creativity

Great contribution to the musical heritage of the USSR was made by the composer Maxim Dunaevsky. His melodies are an important component of a huge period. In Soviet times, his songs could be heard in any corner of the former huge state. Outstanding master Dunaevsky Maxim Isaakovich created such melodies that sounded on television and in radio, causing a storm of the most exciting emotions among listeners.

Pedigree of the composer

The biography of Maxim Dunayevsky deserves a detailed study. In what kind of family was born such a "talent"? How old is Maxim Dunaevsky now? In January he turned 72 years old. His father was the famous composer-virtuoso Isaak Dunaevsky, whom many remember in the melodies for the films "Merry Guys", "Circus", "Children of Captain Grant", "Volga-Volga", "Kuban Cossacks". He also became the author of many famous songs: "My Moscow", "Song of the Motherland", "School Waltz", "Oh, Blooming Kalina", "Fly, Doves."

Biography of Maxim Dunaevsky shows that his mother was a very gifted ballerina Zoya Ivanovna Pashkova. Parents met when she performed in the ensemble of songs and dances to them. Alexandrova. Later, Zoya Ivanovna danced on the stage of the Moscow Operetta Theater. The future genius was born out of wedlock. Maxim's father had an older son who became a good artist, called him Eugene.

How many years did Maxim Dunaevsky have to live under his mother's surname? Surname Dunaevsky young man received only to 16 years, before obtaining a passport. The father of the boy died early, when he turned 10 years old. In order for Maxim to have the right to continuity, eminent composers applied to various government and party institutions. Biography of Maxim Dunayevsky confirms that he was recognized as the legitimate heir to the famous father, Isaac Dunaevsky.

Becoming a Master

Where did Dunayevsky Maxim Isaakovich begin his career in the creative field? At the age of five, the boy was sent to a music school, after which he entered the school at the famous Conservatory. P. I. Tchaikovsky. Then he studied at the Conservatory at the Theoretical and Composer's Faculty in the direction of composition. The instructor of the classical faculty was the young man D. Kabalevsky, with whom Maxim had different opinions on the creation of musical works. He could not see the talent of his student. Once the teacher did not approve the melody of Maxim, which he wrote for use in the staging of the university theater of Moscow State University. He criticized the beginning talent, but, fortunately, for the student stood up other teachers: Tikhon Khrennikov and Alfred Schnittke.

After graduating from the conservatory, Maxim Dunaevsky's biography intertwined with Mark Rozovsky, director of the theater at Moscow State University. There he also collaborated with Ilya Rutberg and Albert Axelrod. At the same time, he makes attempts to cooperate with the cinema and composes music for the movie "Blue Hares", which was shot by V. Aksyonov. Getting started turned out to be very successful, music for cinema became the main direction of the composer's activity. Rolan Bykov offered the author work in the film "Car, violin and the dog Blot." This is how Maxim Dunaevsky began his formation. Music for the films brought him great success.

Between cinema and theater

What to choose - cinema or theater? The biography of Maxim Dunayevsky is very rich. For a long time he tried to cope with both, there and there. Several years he conducted at the Theater. Vakhtangov, then two years led the Moscow Music Hall. The post of artistic director and leading conductor of the State Art Orchestra was especially remembered by Maxim Isaakovich. Here he worked with Pavel Smeyan, Irina Ponarovskaya, Andrey Davidyan, Boris Oppergeym and musicians of the collective "SV". In the late 80's, the composer began to direct the Theater-Studio of the musical drama directed by Yuri Sherling.

Maxim Dunaevsky's business card is the film project "Three Musketeers" and his famous hit. He brought the author megapopularity. The composer was able to very clearly highlight the image of D'Artagnan, played by Mikhail Boyarsky. Later, this actor performed many more hits Dunaevsky, bringing them popularity.

Variety Direction

This composer-virtuoso wrote symphonic, chamber music, and also created vocal works. The great achievement of Dunayevsky is the creation of a variety ensemble "Festival", where sometimes rock artists took part. Here he was able to collaborate with Robert Rozhdestvensky, Leonid Derbenev, Naum Yulev, Yuri Ryashentsev, Nikolai Denisov, Ilya Reznik, who wrote poems for his masterpieces.

Also the composer was able to cooperate with Nikolai Karachentsov, Zhanna Rozhdestvenskaya, Pavel Smeyan, Dmitri Kharatyan, Masha Rasputina, Igor Nadzhiev, Tatiana Bulanova, and Love of the Assumption. They became the performers of his most famous hits. In Maxim Isaakovich, romances, sonatas, compositions for chamber and instrumental ensembles were well received.

The most famous works

More than 30 films created musical masterpieces by Maxim Dunaevsky. Children could also rejoice at his work by watching such films as "Mary Poppins, good-bye!", "In search of Captain Grant", and cartoons: "Cat's House", "Flying Ship", "Emelino Happiness". Probably, there is no such person from the 70s - 90s, whoever admired his melodies in the films-musicals: "Carnival", "Ah, vaudeville, vaudeville ...", "Twelve Chairs". Only one Nikolai Karachentsov sang 10 songs written by a great master. And how not to recall the wonderful works performed by Mikhail Boyarsky - "City Flowers", "The leaves burn", "Everything will pass." No wonder the outstanding and talented music composer was awarded the title of People's Artist of Russia.

8 years in the USA

In 1992, fate brought Maxim Isaakovich to the United States of America. There he was offered to write music for films in Hollywood. The albums he wrote there "Best songs" and "Best songs-2" were a great success. After returning to his homeland, he published a collection of "Golden Collection", which served as the awarding to Maxim Dunayevsky the title of People's Artist of Russia.

Personal life of a celebrity

On the personal front, Maxim Isaakovich had many vicissitudes. He fell in love a large number of times, and he was married (officially) 7 times. He lived with his chosen ones for long. The first wife of the master was Natalia Leonova (daughter of a member of the CPSU Central Committee). The stormy relationship was soon over, and it was time for parting, which was painful. The influential father of Natalia threatened to prevent Dunaevsky from going to the cinema and did a lot for it. But Maxim did not stop these actions, he left his wife his apartment and left.

The next short marriage was an alliance with Regina Temirbulatova. Then he married the dancer Elena. But this marriage was not inspired by Maxim Dunaevsky. Personal life again gave a crack.

Shooting and work in the film "Mary Poppins, goodbye!" Brought the composer closer to the beautiful and talented actress Natalia Andreichenko, who played the main role in it. It was an unusual union: a very impulsive, cheerful Natalya and cold-blooded Maxim. Nevertheless, they fell in love and were happy for a while. The only son, the pride of Dunaevsky, became the fruit of their love. In marriage, they lived only three years, Natalia met once an Austrian actor, director M. Schell, and for his sake left her husband. Maxim was sympathetic to Natalya's choice, although it was very difficult for him to part with his little son. Natalia Andreichenko decided to try herself in Hollywood.

Maxim Dunaevsky, children, his personal life are the subject of discussion of journalists to this day. Very strange was the fact that the composer during the marriage with Andreichenko on the side born an illegitimate daughter. He secretly met with the girl Nina, who was the administrator of the hotel "Cosmos". She also gave him a beautiful daughter Alina. But then the woman married a foreigner and left for France, where she lives to this day. Alina turned out to be a talented girl, she is already an adult, composes music and created her own band.

The next wife of Maxim Dunaevsky, the mannequin Olga Danilova, also did not make the composer happy for a long time. After their divorce, he spent 9 years searching for his happiness in America. There he connected his life with the singer Olga Sheronova. But even this union did not last long, the maestro returned to his homeland, and the singer remained in the States.

Family of Dunaevsky

The last wife of Maxim Dunaevsky is Marina Rozhdestvenskaya. She is also very talented person, has a musical education. Marina already had a daughter at the time of her acquaintance, who was perceived as the native Maxim Dunaevsky. The family passed some tests, but the couple coped with the difficulties. After three years of their life together little Polina appeared. Now she often plays tennis with her dad. The family has developed quite strong.

Head of the charitable foundation

Public life and charity are a significant part of the activities of a successful composer. Charitable cultural fund named after his father, Isaak Dunaevsky, works under the leadership of Maxim Isaakovich. This organization is engaged in supporting young talents, capable musicians. The Guild of Professional Composers also elected him as an assistant to the chairman. For great services in the development of Russian music Maxim Dunayevsky was awarded the Order of Peter the Great of the 1st degree. The Russian television academy "Nika" elected him to the ranks of his film academics.

New projects and musicals

"Gentlemen of the melody" - this is how the famous actor Mikhail Boyarsky evaluated the work of two talented Dunaevsky. Dunayevsky Jr. would very much like to open his music theater. The public is not allowed to forget their idol, so, in 2015, the project "The Property of the Republic" was held on television, where the main character was Maxim Dunaevsky. The composer continues to create music for films and serials. Very worthy was appreciated his grandiose creation - "Scarlet Sails". To long-standing melodies of his father were not forgotten, Maxim Isaakovich staged a theatrical production "Jolly Fellows", where the music sounded in a new way.

Support for beginners

The projects of Maxim Dunaevsky influence the cultural and musical development of Russia. To support young talents, he opened the creative center "IMAX". The composer is a member of the commission for the selection of participants for the Eurovision music contest. From young performers, he enjoyed working with Dima Bilan and Alexander Panayotov.