Raymond Pauls: biography, creativity, personal life, photo

At all contemporaries on hearing a name of the known pianist, composer Rajmonda Pauls. The best concert halls of the Soviet Union and many foreign countries heard the works of the famous Latvian composer. He is the author of variety songs, miniatures for cinema and theater. In his compositions harmoniously sound notes of jazz, folklore, blues, modern rhythms. Raymond Pauls is a very interesting person. Biography, the personal life of this celebrity deserves special attention.

Little genius

In 1936, a small Raymond was born in Riga. His father, Waldemar, was a master of glassware, mother, Alma-Matilda, an embroideress. The family lived modestly. From an early age, parents noticed the son's ability to music and began to develop them. In the first musical institute was opened a specialized kindergarten, where they gave a small Oyar-Raymond (initial name). The boy was only three years old then. In four years, Raymond has already mastered such a complex instrument as the pianoforte. When he was 10 years old, the boy was sent to study at the music school. Darzina, who is in the conservatory of the Latvian SSR. Here he gave lessons to Professor Dauge. Even before the age of 15, Raymond could masterfully perform jazz compositions, so he easily enters the State Conservatory of Latvia for the department of performers.

The first steps in music

Where did Raymond Pauls start? Biography of the composer is very rich. While still a student at the Conservatory, he worked as a pianist in one of the clubs. Soon he learns to write his first creative masterpieces. The first musical miniatures were written for the puppet and drama theater of the Latvian SSR. In the conservatory, he became the organizer of the variety sextet from his classmates. On the Riga radio, songs of young Pauls performed by the sextet and other professional singers began to sound more and more often. The most famous songs of that time: "Winter Evening", "We met in March", "Old Birch". In the conservatory, the pianist acted twice, the second time - at the department of the composition, where he studied with Professor Ivanov.

Young Pauls started giving concerts throughout the Soviet country. Then he was entrusted to the Latvian pop orchestra. Here he writes music for the film "Three plus two" and collaborates with the poet Alfred Crooklys. Here are the famous compositions of the musician: "Ancient harpsichord", "A drop of rain", "Restless pulse".

In 1968, singer Larissa Mondrus sang his song "Blue Flax". This became a great impetus to the popularity of Pauls.

Touring and success

The composer's first composer's concert took place in the hall of the Latvian Philharmonic. Raymond began to tour Europe. In the early 70's, the pianist created a youth rock band called "Modo". In 1975, this ensemble became a participant of a music festival in the Bulgarian city of Sopot. Next Pauls continues his work at the Latvian State Television and Radio as a conductor (he directed the choir and orchestra).

Creation of masterpieces

Rarely are geniuses such as Raymond Pauls born. Biography, photo, personal life maestro is interested in many contemporaries. Musicals brought great popularity to the master: "Ladies' Paradise", "Marlene", "Sherlock Holmes". Ilya Reznik, Janis Peters, Andrei Voznesensky, Robert Rozhdestvensky - these are the authors with whom the musician collaborated fruitfully in the 70s. Many remember the most sensational masterpieces of those times: "It's not evening yet", "I draw", "Velvet season", "God grant", "Green light", "Sunny days", "Attraction", "Yellow leaves", " In an abandoned tavern. "

Cooperation with entertainers

What kind of singers did Raymond Pauls collaborate with? The biography briefly gives information about the main unions of the maestro with the performers. Laima Vaikule, Nikolay Gnatyuk, Andrei Mironov, Sofia Rotaru, Valery Leontiev, Tatiana Bulanova, Anne Veski, Lyudmila Senchina - that's not the whole list of artists for whom the talented composer created hits. It is impossible not to list the most outstanding songs:

• "Dance on the drum."
• "Opening day".
• "Cabaret".
• "I'll pick up the music."

Union with the prima donna of the Russian stage

Alla Pugacheva and Raymond Pauls ... Biography of the master is very connected with this popular singer. Many attributed to them in the 80 years of the novel. But in reality these two talents were connected only with creative activity. No one like Pugachev, could not sing the creation of the maestro. Poems for these masterpieces were written by the poet Ilya Reznik. This was an era of fruitful cooperation between the composer, poet and singer. Very often Pauls accompanied Pugacheva's performances, the audience exploded in applause. Here are the most triumphant masterpieces of this tandem:

• "Antique clock".
• "Return".
• "Hey, you there, upstairs."
• "Rejoice."
• "Maestro".
• "Without me".
• "Love the pianist."

Music for movies

Compositions to many tele-films, serials, theatrical productions, musicals were composed by Raymond Pauls. A brief biography of the maestro can not but include a list of the main creations: "Four Spring", "Behind the Glass Door", "A Gift to a Lonely Woman", "Blues in the Rain," "Double Trap" and many others. In 1981, the series "Long road in the dunes" was released. Bewitching and mysterious music and songs from this film are imprinted in the hearts of many spectators. "Lullaby" from this picture was taken in the repertoire of many children's groups. This inspired the maestro to work with the children's ensemble "Kukushechka." Many know their joint hit "Grandfather near the grandmother". Also the pianist worked fruitfully with the boys' choir on the Latvian radio.

Once Pauls starred for the movie, it was the movie "Theater." He masterfully played the role of pianist. The composer took part in such performances: "Four Musicians", "Man from the Star", "The Seagull", "Return of Love", "Modern Woman's Gift", "Kid and Carlson, who lives on the roof"

A family

Is Raymond Pauls a happy person? Biography, the composer's personal life very smoothly developed. Celebrity wife Svetlana Epifanova. The couple met in Odessa, when Raymond was on tour there. Since then, Svetlana has become the most beloved and the main woman in the life of the maestro. In 1961, the wife gave birth to the musician daughter Anette. Daughter has long graduated from high school and became a television director, she lives with her family in Moscow. Raymond Pauls had already become a grandfather three times.

World Glory

Being a master of jazz improvisation, Raymond Pauls received the title of professor at the Conservatory. In 1981 he held a major solo concert of the maestro in Moscow. After that he toured with concerts in the United States, Canada. He was pleased to meet such cities as San Francisco, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver. In 1976, the composer was awarded the title People's Artist of the Latvian Soviet Union, and nine years later - People's Artist of the USSR.

Political career

In the early 90's Pauls were interested in political issues. He passes to the deputies of the Supreme Council of Latvia. In 1990, the musician was elected to People's Deputies of the USSR. Then he becomes the head of the Ministry of Culture of the Latvian SSR and continues to head it after Latvia's independence. Left his post Pauls in 1993, he himself took this decision. For the next five years he conducted an advisor to the President of Latvia on cultural issues. In the late 90's he created a political force in Latvia - the New Party, which he headed. Then four years Раймонд Паулс was the deputy from People party and even was indulged in Presidents of Latvia, but at the last moment has withdrawn. In 2009, the politician decides to no longer participate in the election race and devote himself only to art.

The activity of a musician in our day

For his great contribution to the art and development of the Baltics in 2008, Raymond Pauls was awarded the Baltic Star Prize. The main direction of the composer's work was the organization of a young talent contest in Jurmala, which was named "New Wave". Active contributors to the organization of this event were for the musician Igor Krutoy and Alla Pugacheva. For the dissemination of the Russian language in Latvia and for strengthening the cultural ties between the two countries, the master was awarded the Order of Honor. The award was given to the artist by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Today, the maestro continues to cooperate with the boys' choir of the boys. Darzinya. Also the composer continues to create music for new musicals, films. In 2014, the premiere of the sensational musical "All About Cinderella" was held in Russia. Many know that it was Pauls who wrote the music screensaver for the weather forecast in the program "Time". Of the young performers with whom the master worked, one can mention Valery, Kristina Orbakaite, Ani Lorak.