Dmitry Khvorostovsky: biography and family. Disease of Hvorostovsky

When Dmitry Khvorostovsky was still a child, he was already known for his fame. But in the distant past no one suspected that he would conquer the whole world. Today he is famous, he has many admirers. How was his life? Why did he decide to develop his vocal talent?

The family of Dmitry Hvorostovsky

This great man was born in Krasnoyarsk in 1962, on October 16. His parents worked at prestigious positions in Soviet times. My father was a chemist, and my mother worked as a doctor in the gynecological ward of the local hospital. From the very childhood it became clear that Dmitry Khvorostovsky would not follow in the footsteps of his parents. His biography is very interesting and full of beautiful facts. Even in his childhood, he began to show interest in music, adored listening to his father's records. Singing talent was discovered by the boy at the age of 4. He gladly sang old songs and romances. Dmitry from his father inherited a wonderful voice. In the evenings, family concerts were held in the family. Dad together with his mother sang and played the piano, his son often took part in this.

School years

Dmitry studied in an ordinary school. She was near the house. Parents decided to send the child to study in parallel in a music school by the piano class. In any case, he could not play with this musical instrument. The ratings were bad. And from the school bench, Khvorostovsky left with an unflattering characterization. Biography says that he was neither an excellent student nor an exemplary student. The singer does not like to remember and talk about this period of his life.

Getting an education

After school, he went to enter the pedagogical school at the music department. At that time he was carried away by rock - a new musical style for Soviet youth. Suddenly I got myself into the "Rainbow" band as a keyboard player and soloist. The team performed in restaurants and local clubs.

Dmitry really wanted to be like a real rocker, not only externally, but also internally. He constantly got into fights, debauched and hooliganized, missed the institute, going into a binge with his friends on hobby. Sometimes he had a desire to drop out of school and live for his own pleasure, but something held back. Dmitry somehow graduated from college and became a music teacher.

In 1982 he entered the Krasnoyarsk Institute of Arts at the Faculty of Vocal Hvorostovsky. Biography tells that the guy got on the course to the best teacher not by accident. His future teacher, Katerina Jofel, had already recruited a group. But thanks to the connections and acquaintances of the parents, Dmitry was taken to the group.

At first, hard studying was given. The first two courses were devoted to re-learning the student to be not a choirmaster, but a soloist. He was constantly irritated and impatient. Two years later he liked to study. After all, now understood his teacher with a half-word Hvorostovsky. The biography tells about the fact that a quick-tempered and restless student never missed the pairs that E. Yeohfel spent. And in 1988 he graduated from the institute and received his red diploma of higher education.

First Steps to Fame

Student Dmitry in 1985 received an invitation to work in the theater of opera and ballet in his native Krasnoyarsk. He was offered to perform minor parties. But very soon Dmitri went to the promotion and began to sing the first voice. He performed Verdi and Tchaikovsky, Leoncavallo and Gounod. A young singer after a year of performances on the stage of the theater becomes the winner of the first All-Russian vocal competition, and a few months later - and the All-Union.

The World Star

After graduating from the institute, the singer decided that a career should be built in Europe. He began to take part in various international vocal competitions. The first European international competition, in which he decided to show his talent, was held in France. There he became the owner of the "Grand Prix".

The next contest, which interested Dmitry, was organized by the Air Force. Conducted it in Wales. It should be noted that for the first time the Russian opera singer performed among the participants of this festival. Having performed his favorite operas by Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Hvorostovsky conquered listeners. Biography tells us that one of the jury members even compared him to Pavarotti himself. Participation in the festival and the victory earned him recognition, the whole world began talking about the Russian opera singer.

By 1990, Khvorostovsky became one of the most legendary world opera singers. He was invited to take part in the production of The Queen of Spades by Tchaikovsky at the New York Theater. His voice really liked the representatives of the recording company Philips Classics. Dmitry offered to sign a contract, he agreed. At the studio, Hvorostovsky recorded more than 20 albums. Especially popular in the US (and in Europe too) was the album "Black Eyes", which consisted of romances and folk songs.

In 1994, the opera singer moved to London. Here he first buys a huge mansion in 5 floors, and later receives a document of a British citizen.

The singer constantly tours the world and takes part in concerts, festivals, performs solo with his program. He is a star. The best opera houses invite him to perform on his own stage. Do not forget Hvorostovsky and his native country. In 2004, he performed at the main Moscow Square and sang to the symphony orchestra. He was awarded the title of "People's Artist of Russia."

Meeting with the future wife

His first wife was the ballerina Svetlana Ivanova. The singer met her in Krasnoyarsk, while working in the local theater. Dmitry immediately fell in love with a woman and decided to conquer her heart. The young man was not embarrassed that Sveta had already been married in the past and one raised a child. Their romance lasted two years, and afterwards the guy took the beloved to his communal apartment. Soon they played a wedding.

Years later, the family moved to live in London. Here in 1996, Khvorostovsky's wife gave birth to twins: Sasha and Daniil. Almost immediately, their relationship deteriorated. Sveta did not want to learn a foreign language, and she devoted little time to her husband, did not seek to help with her career. Every day they moved away, feelings faded. Hvorostovsky began to seek consolation in alcoholic beverages.

In 1999, the singer at a rehearsal gets acquainted with the Italian Florance Illi. She was a singer. The girl fell in love with Dmitry at first sight. But he did not respond to feelings. After all, he was married and had not yet thought about divorce, dreaming that relations with his wife would improve.

In 2001, he filed for divorce. Hvorostovsky's wife seized almost all the property from the singer, and also achieved 170 thousand pounds of annual maintenance for children and herself. The divorce was very worried by the singer, he drowned his broken personal life in alcohol, Khvorostovsky. His health worsened day by day. But it seemed that the singer did not notice this. Soon, because of the experience and constant intake of alcohol, he had an ulcer. And only Florence was nearby. This she returned the singer to life and supported his desire to cope with alcohol dependence. The woman helped to establish Khvorostovsky's health and made him start a new life.

New love

At some point, Dmitry realized how dear Florance was to him. Soon the lovers began to live together, later legitimized their relationship. In 2003 they had a son, who was named Maxim. Four years later, Dmitry becomes the father again. Florence gave him a daughter, Nina.

This woman became a true companion of the opera singer. She went with him to the countries, sometimes performed at his concerts.

Awful diagnosis

In early summer of 2015 it became known that poor health of Khvorostovsky served as a reason for the cancellation of all his concerts until the end of August. The fans were worried. What could have happened to their idol?

A week before the cancellation of the concert in Vienna, the singer felt not very good. I turned to the doctors. After the examination, I learned my terrible diagnosis Dmitri Hvorostovsky: a brain tumor requiring immediate treatment. The disease progressed. The voice of the singer has not changed yet, but with a sense of balance he has serious problems.

Fighting the disease

Dmitry is a very strong person. Close friends and friends are sure that they will be able to overcome the Hvorostovsky tumor. His friend told a story that gave hope for a speedy recovery of the legendary opera singer. Once in the past, Dmitry was told that he would have two spouses and many children, predicted worldwide fame and applause of satisfied listeners. The fortuneteller mentioned a terrible illness and that he would cope with it.

As it turned out after the examination, not suddenly Hvorostovsky fell ill. The tumor has appeared for a long time, but a long period of time did not develop and did not manifest itself in any way. Dmitry, having collected all will in a fist, was adjusted by all means to cope with illness.

Treatment of Hvorostovsky was held in London. He visited the doctor every day and performed clearly all the appointments. And the disease began to recede.

The opera singer returns to the stage. He plans to hold his concert at the Tchaikovsky Theater on Triumfalnaya Square.