Denis Matsuev is one of the few performers classical music, whose popularity rivals some pop stars. At the piano he is a virtuoso and a genius, and at ordinary life- like one of us: he loves to take a steam bath, swim in Lake Baikal, supports the football team Spartak and doesn’t mind kicking the ball himself.

Matsuev has long been considered an eligible bachelor, openly admitting that he does not consider the stamp in his passport to be anything important.

Becoming

Such talent could only be born in musical family: Denis’s father is a composer and pianist, his mother taught piano at a music school. The family lived in Irkutsk until Denis was 15 years old. Then it became obvious that he would have to leave his home for Moscow - only there could the boy gain access to the best teachers.

The last argument in favor of moving for Denis was his father’s promise that he would be able to watch his beloved Spartak play right at the stadium.

“My parents are amazing musicians... They made unprecedented sacrifices for me: leaving everything behind, they moved to Moscow to live with me in one-room apartment"- said Matsuev. “Nothing has changed in our family: as it was when I was three years old sitting at the piano and my dad practiced with me, so, in general, it is the same now.”

In Moscow, Denis first entered the school at the Moscow Conservatory, and a year later became a laureate of the International Charitable Public Foundation “New Names”. This is how the first tour arose in the life of a sixteen-year-old boy - Matsuev visited more than 40 countries with performances and began to imagine what his life would be like in the future.

After graduating from the conservatory, the pianist conquered the next peak - he won the XI International Competition named after. Tchaikovsky. Then he will say: instead of watching the performances of other competitors, he followed the matches of the World Cup - and this helped him win.

Since then, Denis Matsuev regularly gives several hundred concerts a year. Finding time for personal life with such a schedule is difficult - but he succeeded.

Ballerina

Ekaterina Shipulina also moved to Moscow from the provinces and also followed in the footsteps of her parents: the girl’s mother danced ballet in Perm, and her daughter went further and conquered Moscow. After graduating from the Moscow Choreographic School, Shipulina was accepted into the Bolshoi Theater, where she gradually reached the main roles.

Together with Katya, in addition to Music, Dance also entered the life of Denis Matsuev.

“I don’t take marriage with a stamp in my passport seriously. I am satisfied with what is happening in my personal life now, and I don’t think about the stamp. Stamp and love do not always coincide,” Denis said in an interview with the “Snob” project, avoiding answering a question about his personal life.

But the secret still became clear. Increasingly, Ekaterina Shipulina accompanied the musician on his endless travels around the world. Her own tour schedule was no less eventful, but the couple tried not to miss any opportunity to be together.

Once, between performances in St. Petersburg, he had a window of one day - Shipulina at that moment was with the Bolshoi troupe in Nottingham, England. In a couple of hours, Matsuev managed to arrange a flight to England, spent the day with his beloved and returned back in the evening.

Family

Fans realized that the couple was thinking about having a child from Catherine’s cautious statements about motherhood. The profession of a ballerina often becomes an obstacle for a woman to give birth to a child. But Shipulina thought differently.

In an interview, she noted that she is not afraid of the difficulties that pregnancy can bring to her career. And she cited her own mother as an example - after the birth of two children, she managed to return to the stage.

In October 2016, Ekaterina Shipulina gave birth to a daughter, Anna. When asked how her birth changed his life, Matsuev sadly jokes that there is a chance for any changes only after 2021.

“Before this, unfortunately, I already had everything planned out. A simple example today: I flew from Tel Aviv, yesterday I had a concert there with Zubin Mehta, an Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, tomorrow I have a concert in St. Petersburg, at Oktyabrsky, we are playing jazz program. Now I have time to come to my favorite studio (programs " Evening Urgant"), and there is an hour to see Anna Denisovna,” says the pianist.

Prima ballerina of the Bolshoi Theater Ekaterina Shipulina told La Personne about the premiere of “Nureyev” and about her creative search.

Let's start with Nureyev. Opinions about the performance were divided: some were delighted, others did not understand at all what the fuss was about. It is interesting to know your opinion, the person who was inside this work.

Many people asked me about my impressions after the premiere, but it’s difficult for me to evaluate. This performance is already like a child for me. All of us, participants in the performance, worked on this ballet from the very first day, sometimes we didn’t even treat it very adequately. Of course, we loved him, by the end we liked everything about him.

I like this performance.

Dress A La Russe Anastasia Romantsova

You danced the monologue “Diva”, where you had to tell the story of two divas: Natalia Makarova and Alla Osipenko. How were these roles constructed?

Everything came from Yuri Posokhov, who set such correct choreography to music and text. When staging, he proceeded from letters written by these ballerinas, in particular, from words and even intonations. Of course, this is what played a big role. I think it is the choreography that touches the most subtle feelings in the viewer and evokes strong emotions.

In your opinion, why is there no ballet artist of such stature as Nureyev in our time?

I think he was like that special person, self-willed and freedom-loving. Now artists may be afraid of losing their jobs and stability, although nowadays you can go abroad without problems. I don't know the exact answer. He was one of the first such rebels. Nowadays there are also shocking and scandalous artists, but now all this is no longer relevant. Gone are the days when it was interesting. Nowadays artists try to behave with dignity, this is considered professionalism.

When creative person goes to social life– does this interfere or not, what do you think?

For Nureyev it was organic, he didn’t force himself. For many, this image is part of their image. I think if it's fun, why not?..

Dress A La Russe Anastasia Romantsova; Boots Zara

When I look at your Instagram, it seems that you are very open man. But it is clearly visible that this outer side life. Is this a position not to openly reveal your personal life?

Yes. Personal life is personal to remain behind the scenes. When people flaunt their relationships, their family and children, most often it looks unnatural. There is some kind of window dressing in this.

Suit and coat A La Russe Anastasia Romantsova; Prada velvet sandals; Zara bag

You studied at the Perm School, but then moved to the Moscow Academy of Choreography. What prompted you to take this step, your ambitions?

At that time, no. It was a coincidence, since the parents, being prime ministers Perm Theater, were invited by Bryantsev to the Music. Theater named after Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko. Of course, they agreed, and literally a year later my mother took us to Moscow school. It's great that I had the experience of learning with using different methods. I studied in Moscow for 4 years. It was at the Moscow Academy of Choreography that I felt some leadership qualities in myself; of course, I only wanted to go to the Bolshoi. Where else?

Did you imagine that you would someday become the prima of this theater?

Probably not. I started with the second corps de ballet, went to court, sat on a bench. In general, I went through all the stages.

Is it difficult when you have ballet parents?

On the one hand, yes. They tell you what to do and how to do it 24 hours a day. Over time, you realize that your parents say the right things. In fact, I am very grateful to them for not discouraging my desire for this art.

Suit and coat A La Russe Anastasia Romantsova; Zara bag

During the time that you have been dancing in the theater, many managers have changed...

This is true!

Dress A L Russe Anastasia Romantsova; Gucci bag (property of Galina Ulanova); Boots Zara

What actions do you recommend when changing management?

Yes, it's difficult. You seem to have already achieved something, and then another person comes and you prove everything again. Each leader has his own view, his own tastes. An artist may be wonderful, but the manager may not like him.

And what to do in such a situation?

Work!

What else do you have in your life besides ballet?

IN lately There are fewer opportunities to go somewhere and meet with friends, although I try to find time to meet and drama theater. Now the priority is the child. I don’t even want to leave him, to be honest.

I would like to return to our photo shoot in the museum-apartment of Galina Ulanova. We invited you to this photo story for a reason. You are now working with Nadezhda Gracheva, who was Galina Ulanova’s last student. Tell me, does she often share Galina Sergeevna’s comments with you at rehearsals?

She speaks very sincerely about Galina Sergeevna. They had a lot in common, Nadezhda Aleksandrovna began her career in the theater with her and, of course, Galina Ulanova gave her a lot creatively. Well, besides, she is a legend!

Suit and coat A La Russe Anastasia Romantsova

As for the comments, I just remembered the remark about “The Swan” by Saint-Saëns. There is no clear system in this performance, there is a outline, and each ballerina has her own hands and poses. And so, Nadezhda Aleksandrovna said that Ulanova appeared in this number without immediately suffering, as most ballerinas do. She had this concept that the swan appears proud, beautiful, and not yet tragic. He doesn't die right away.

And finally, what would you wish your viewers for the New Year?

Certainly, good health! Live and enjoy every second! Inspiration and fulfillment of all dreams! And be sure to go to the theater, enjoy, empathize and have fun!

Interview Alisa Aslanova

Photo Daria Ratushina

Designer A La Russe Anastasia Romantsova

Producer Ekaterina Bornovitskaya

Stylist Ksenia Vorobyova

MUAH Alena Soboleva

We thank the Galina Ulanova Apartment Museum and the Bakhrushinsky Museum for their assistance in organizing the shooting.

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Always stupid children, children with disabilities, unteachable - they are somewhere out there, far away, in other families.
And here you are talking about faith.

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While? Chant “We believe in ourselves!”, like in the finale of the movie “Requiem for a Dream”?
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Famous pianist Denis Matsuev is known to everyone for his loud statements and quite interesting origin. His phrase that he was a Siberian by nationality aroused general interest among his audience. Therefore, many people became interested in the life of this unique person, who so quickly became a famous and renowned pianist. Denis Leonidovich Matsuev and his wife, biography and children of the pianist are the topic of our “star” article.

Denis Matsuev: biography

Matsuev Denis Leonidovich was born in 1975. His hometown is Irkutsk, his father is a composer and musician, he wrote music for productions of the Irkutsk Theater, his mother is a piano teacher. But true love His grandmother instilled him in art; it was she who gave her grandson a primary musical education.

Denis spent his childhood in hometown, he still remembers his city, Lake Baikal, and its shores with warmth. He often comes to the lake to absorb the energy of this wonderful region. WITH early years he studied music, although his studies were not easy for him, because he loved to play football and dreamed of becoming a professional football player, but music took over.

At first he visited music school, then entered music school. But Denis understood that his talent required thorough development, and the parents of the future pianist themselves realized that good education and he will be able to achieve significant success only in Moscow. And in 1991 Denis moved to live in the capital.

The first achievements of Denis Matsuev

Arriving in Moscow, the young man successfully entered the music school at the Moscow State Conservatory, and in 1991 became a laureate of the International charitable foundation"New names", which allowed young talent give many concerts in different countries peace. Such high-ranking officials as the Queen of England, the Pope and others came to listen to the virtuoso play. In 1993 he entered the Moscow Conservatory, and in 1995 he became a soloist of the State Philharmonic.

World fame of Denis Leonidovich

World fame overtook the musician thanks to his victory at international competition them. Tchaikovsky. In 1998 he became the most famous pianist in the whole world. He began to be invited to prestigious events, for example, he performed at the closing of the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Many of his fans suggest that such talent can only manifest itself in a person of special blood. The musician himself has said more than once that he has Jewish, Russian, German, Estonian and Polish roots, but at heart he is a true Siberian and loves performing in front of the Russian public, since it is not so easy to earn their attention.

Since 2004, the best have been working with the musician symphony orchestras Russia and abroad. The best conductors in the world consider it an honor to stand on the same stage with such a talented pianist as Denis Matsuev.

Talented wife

Matsuev Denis Leonidovich and his wife provided a lot of gossip for fans of classical music. The biography and personal life of Denis Matsuev for the last ten years has been associated with prima Bolshoi Theater Ekaterina Shipulina. In September 2016, information was leaked to the media that Shipulina was expecting a child from her common-law spouse, although Denis did not comment interesting situation Catherine refused. In November, this information was indirectly confirmed - some relatives on social networks congratulated the 37-year-old ballerina on the birth of her daughter.

Matsuev does not like to make his personal life public; it is not even known who Denis was in love with before meeting Shipulina. The pianist himself always said that his wife was music, and jazz was his mistress. Despite the fact that Shipulina and Matsuev have been together for a long time, Matsuev is in no hurry to lead his beloved down the altar, since he does not take the stamp in his passport seriously, and Ekaterina herself is confident in the feelings of her chosen one without going to the registry office.

The prima of the Bolshoi Theater tries to accompany Denis at all festivals, supports him at all performances, they travel a lot together, are fond of sports, especially football. We hope that Matsuev Denis Leonidov and his wife (albeit a civilian) Ekaterina Shipulin A created strong family, in which there will be several happy children.

The famous pianist Denis Matsuev says almost nothing about his personal life. He rarely makes exceptions and only for his friends. Yesterday Denis became a guest on the new episode of the show “Evening Urgant”, where he told Ivan Urgant for the first time about his newborn daughter from ballerina Ekaterina Shipulina. According to Matsuev, the daughter was named Anna and the baby already has her favorite pieces of music.

To Ivan’s question about how Denis’s life changed with the birth of a child, the pianist replied that not yet, and if he changes anything, it will be only after 2021.

Before that, unfortunately, I already had everything planned out. A simple example today: I flew from Tel Aviv, yesterday I had a concert there with Zubin Mehta, the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra, tomorrow I have a concert in St. Petersburg, at Oktyabrsky, we are playing a jazz program. Now I have time to come to you, to my favorite studio, and I have an hour to see Anna Denisovna.

Denis Matsuev and Ivan Urgant

Denis, as Ivan guessed, had already checked the availability musical ear with Anna Denisovna and, as it turned out, managed to introduce his daughter to many outstanding classical works.

He played concerts by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, and even Prokofiev. Her favorite piece- "Petrushka" by Stravinsky. Let's say, not a children's work. But she really doesn’t like Liszt’s 2nd concerto. I don't know why...

It is known that the daughter of Denis and Catherine was born in October last year. The prima ballerina also did not tell her subscribers about this on social networks and the press; only once, on Mother’s Day, she posted a photo of herself with a rounded belly.

Pregnant Ekaterina Shipulina