Singer Irina Allegrova: biography

The "Empress" of the national stage was born in Rostov-on-Don on a cold winter morning on January 20, 1952. Her father, Alexander Allegrov (Sarkisov), was a theater director, he was the honored artist of two Soviet republics: Russia and Azerbaijan, and mother, Serafima Sosnovskaya, a theater actress and opera singer.

Irina Allegrova: biography (childhood and youth)

Her infancy Irina spent in the most international of Russian cities - in Rostov-on-Don. There, the girl went to first grade. However, when she was nine, their family moved to the capital of the Azerbaijan SSR - the city of Baku. In those distant times, this city was also considered international. Peacefully, side by side there lived Azerbaijanis, Armenians, Russians, Georgians, Jews, etc. And Irina's family, despite the Armenian origin, felt very cozy in Baku. Her parents found a job in a music theater: the father - the director, and mother - the singer. In their hospitable house often there were such Soviet stars as Muslim Magomayev, Galina Vishnevskaya and her husband Mstislav Rostropovich, who at that time also lived in Baku. Biography Allegrova, in a word, began in a creative environment, and the fact that Irina in the future seriously carried away music, was more a regularity than a surprise.

From early childhood the girl studied at a music school, piano class, went to classes in ballet school, and also visited a drawing circle. As a high school student , she took part in a jazz festival and took second place of honor. In 1969, young Irina decided to enter the conservatory after graduation, but because of her illness she missed exams. She arranges to the theater of the song Rashid Beibutov and in its composition touring tour of some cities of the USSR. A year later she receives an invitation from Konstantin Orbelian to sing as a soloist in the legendary jazz ensemble of Armenia and travels to Yerevan. So Irina - an Armenian by birth - finally gets to the capital of Armenia, to a historical homeland, but not as Irina Sarkisova, but as Allegrova. Her biography nevertheless does not for a long time connect it with this city. Almost at the same time, she marries basketball player George Tairov. Later, she admits that she took this step because of the unrequited love for another guy. Due to pregnancy, she has to leave the stage for a short time. At the age of 19 she gives birth to Lala's daughter. But Irina soon gets divorced from her father.

Irina Allegrova: biography. An easy road to success

In 1974, leaving her daughter in the care of her mother, Irina went to conquer Moscow. Here she is arranged in the famous variety ensemble under the guidance of her compatriot Levon Mehrabov. However, soon the ensemble disintegrates. Irina becomes a soloist of the vocal-instrumental ensemble "Young Voices", whose artistic director is Vladimir Bleher. In the same capacity she becomes laureate of the All-Union vocal contest "Sochi-78". Soon, Vladimir Bleher announces his engagement and the upcoming wedding. His bride, of course, is Irina Allegrova. The biography of the singer contains information that this union, like the previous one, does not last long. Irina is filing for divorce.

After that, she starts a creative crisis. She even thinks about leaving the stage forever. However, Irina manages to cope with the blues, she has a fighting nature, because she is the future "empress" Allegrova! Her biography is supplemented by an acquaintance with the then unknown pianist Igor Krutym. Then Irina performs with Igor Talkov and Lyudmila Senchina in the music theater of Margarita Terekhova, and also works in restaurants. The case introduces her to her third husband, producer Vladimir Dubovitsky. From this point on, her career is on the rise: first work in the team "The Lights of Moscow", then the legendary group "Electroclub", where she performs as a soloist together with Talkov. She has hits: "Wanderer", "Photography", "My affectionate and affectionate beast." The name of Irina Allegrova is known to the entire Soviet country. Endless tours, new cities, millions of fans. Here it is, the long-awaited popularity!

On the throne of the Empress

In 1990, Irina parted with Dubovitsky and embarked on solitary sailing both in creativity and in her personal life. The best composers - Igor Nikolaev, Igor Krutoy - write songs for her. In 1995, her solo concert "Empress" is sold out, and Irina is recognized as the best singer of the year. It conquers the hearts of millions of listeners, toured in many cities of Russia and the CIS along with their dance group. Soon a rumor spreads through Moscow that in some Moscow church there was a wedding ceremony, where the groom was the dancer Igor Kapusta, and the bride Irina Allegrova. Biography (photo from the wedding immediately appeared in the press and network) singer states: she married for the 4th time, although according to official sources she was married only three times.

In the late 90's, the tandem with Igor Krutym brought Allegrova great popularity. In the new millennium, Irina was waiting for a new wave of popularity. In 2007, she was awarded the title People's Artist of Russia. Today, the 62-year-old singer has not lost the army of her fans and continues to please them with her new songs.