Sergey Penkin alone in. Sergei Penkin accused the jury of “One to One!” in fraud

After participating in the show “One to One!” Sergei Penkin has gained not only more concerts, but also more inadequate fans. The singer told us why it is unpleasant for him to remember the popular project.

“There must be individuals, not stars”

– Sergey, lately you can rarely be seen on TV and social events. What do you do?

– You know, I live in a vacuum. Yesterday at the concert I said right from the stage that I am independent of everything, even from show business. The audience stood up, and I was pleased that the fans supported me. Yes, I don’t have any government titles. Like Vysotsky: he had no titles, but there was recognition from the audience. One person called me an eminence grise: they say, you are nowhere to be found, but for twenty-seven years in a row, solo concerts have been scheduled several months in advance. I try not to stop there. Let’s say I used to have ballet, and now I have musicians and 3D screens. I carry two trailers with lights, and twenty people work behind the scenes alone.

– They say that you will soon take up teaching.

- Yes. I am now given the title of professor, I will teach vocals at the Sholokhov Academy. A lot of people want to work with me. Irson Kudikova also offered to teach children at her school. Let's see. I want to pass on everything that I have learned – branded and good music – to my students so that they can sing truly beautifully. I want there to be personalities on our stage, and not just, as they say now, “stars.”

– Many people criticize modern songs. They say stupid texts. Do you agree?

– When the song “I want a daughter, I want a son” is heard and takes first place, this speaks of a culture of a very low level. There must be good songs that give you goosebumps. If Aguilera, Adele, Michael Doldwen sings, you get such pleasure! You want to live! And I’m not at all interested in listening to what comes out of the iron. I was brought up on different music. You know, we recently performed at the President of Armenia, and girls from one very popular group sang there, I won’t say the name. I tell them about solfeggio, that you need to sing in voices, and they tell me: “What is solfeggio?” If people don’t have musical literacy, is it really possible to go on stage? And if doctors don’t have medical education, who will treat us then? People must be professionals in their field: they must love their profession, and not just think about money. Art should come first.

Sergey Penkin /

"I don't want to be John Lennon"

– Let’s talk about the “One to One!” project, in which you participated last year. Have you seen the continuation of the project this year?

- Partially. You see, I believe that the best thing is the beginning. Then, when they start chewing everything, it becomes not so interesting. We need to come up with other things.

– But do you remember your participation?

- No. I was very tired: I had to go to bed, say, with Elvis Presley, and get up with Klavdia Ivanovna Shulzhenko. You come home from filming, don’t have time to catch your plane, then early in the morning you have to go back to recording - all this was very difficult. I think they knew who would win first place. That's why I don't believe in these competitions. “One to one!” was not for me. There, rather, the jury had to judge.

– In the spring, you were attacked by a fan with a stun gun during a concert. Is she not bothering you now?

- Thank God no. Although she writes something, she hands over some drawings to the guards at the dacha. There are a lot of sick people. There are fans, and there are fans. It’s terrible when they pry into your personal life, when they break your websites, open everything they can, call you, say all sorts of nasty things. I don't want to be John Lennon!

– Is it true that after the incident you even increased security?

– Didn’t increase anything. And then... Security should never be noticeable. There are show-offs, and there is security. But at the right time it must work. It’s like in America: you drive along the road, if you don’t break it, there are no police, but as soon as you break it, the police immediately appear. We need to make sure that no one bothers anyone.

Childhood and origin of Sergei Penkin

According to Sergei, religiosity was instilled in him by his mother - she came from a family of Penza nobles, the Dolinins, and from childhood was raised in an aristocratic, intelligent, Christian spirit.

Sergei graduated from a music school with a degree in flute and piano, studied in a music club at the Penza House of Pioneers, and from high school he began to earn his first money with his talent: he sang in city restaurants, at dances and variety shows.

The early life of Sergei Penkin

In the end, he was still able to enroll on his eleventh attempt. Connections helped - at one of the parties, fate brought Penkin together with Larisa Olshakh, who recommended him to Natalya Andrianova, a member of the Gnesinka admissions committee. Andrianova convinced teachers that a person with a unique voice range of four octaves has the right to study at a music institute.

Penkin combined his attempts to enroll and work as a janitor on Ostozhenka with part-time work in restaurants. In the morning the singer swept the yards, and in the evening he put on a colorful, shiny outfit and entertained the audience in the Lunnom restaurant of the Cosmos Hotel. Soon, thanks to Penkin, Lunar became so popular that tables in the restaurant were booked three months in advance - everyone wanted to hear “that guy from Cosmos” sing. Periodically, the janitor Sergei Penkin did not show up for work - at this time the singer Sergei Penkin went on tour. To avoid being fired from work, Penkin was replaced on such days by his friend and namesake, with whom the singer is still close friends. Sergei entered Gnesinka in 1986, but did not abandon his work at the Lunny restaurant and often toured the USSR and abroad as part of the Lunny variety show.

One day in 1988, while on tour in Yevpatoria, Sergei Penkin met Viktor Tsoi. The cult rocker offered to perform together, Sergei was somewhat apprehensive, but agreed - he did not know what kind of audience goes to Kino concerts, and this confused him. However, the concert went off with a bang, marking the beginning of a friendship between Penkin and Tsoi, which, unfortunately, did not last long - Tsoi soon died.

After the tour, Penkin returned to a semi-basement communal apartment on Ostozhenka, where he gathered Moscow bohemia of that time - musicians, artists, poets.

The beginning of the career of Sergei Penkin

Sergei Penkin can be considered one of the founders of Russian show business: he has always been at the forefront of the stage. His stage costumes amazed the audience and still amaze them. Sergei admits that he now has more than 2,500 costumes, each of which he personally designed. He promises to arrange a show of his collection.

Alone with everyone. Sergey Penkin

As popular as Penkin was abroad in those years, just as little was known about him in the Union - he was under the close attention of the intelligence services and was practically deprived of the opportunity to give concerts in his homeland. However, with the collapse of the Union, the situation changed - in 1992, the first commercial Russian TV channel 2x2 put Penkin’s concert video for the song “Feelings” in rotation, gave a big concert at the Variety Theater and went on its first tour across the country - “The Conquest of Russia”. Channel One broadcasts Penkin's concerts.

Foreign tours also continue, their geography is constantly expanding, covering Israel, Australia, and Germany. Penkin becomes one of the few Russian performers performing at the Billboard Hall in New York. In 1994, Sergei went with a grandiose program to London, where he performed with Peter Gabriel, and in the same year Penkin made it to the finals of the national Eurovision contest. By this time, the performer already has five albums to his credit, filming episodic roles in three films.

Sergei Penkin in the two thousandth

Sergei Penkin in cinema

Personal life of Sergei Penkin

Sergey Penkin - Feelings

Sergei claims that the main thing is to be “seventeen years old at heart.” They still live separately - she in London, he in his own four-story dacha near Moscow, built according to his own sketches. In his native Penza, Sergei Penkin, still a deeply religious man, built a church and a chapel with his own money, and landscaped the courtyard of his native five-story building. He forbade his three sisters to work and provides them with everything they need. Before her brother’s popularity, one of the sisters was a cook, the second worked at a research institute, and the third at a watch factory. Sergei's brother died at the age of 47, poisoned by counterfeit alcohol.

Sergei himself does not have bad habits - he does not smoke and practically does not drink alcohol, considering this destructive for any person.

Soviet and Russian singer, composer and actor, whose voice is listed in the Guinness Book of Records for its wide range.

"I was born an artist"

Biography

Sergei Penkin was born and raised in Penza in a large family of a driver and a housewife. According to his mother, he is of noble origin - the old Penza noble family of the Dolinins. The Penkin family was believers, and, despite Soviet anti-religious policies, the boy attended church from childhood. There he began to sing, which he later recalled: “From the age of three I sang in the church choir. Even then I realized that my voice is a gift from God, and I must take care of this gift. I never had any doubts about who to become. "I was born an artist. The style found me on its own. I simply sang what my heart, my soul wanted to sing."

During his school years, Serezha studied in a music club in the Penza House of Pioneers and at the same time graduated from school in flute and piano. In high school, he began to earn his first money: he sang in restaurants, variety shows, and at dances.

After receiving secondary education, Sergei Penkin entered the Penza Music College. In 1979 he graduated and joined the army. He asked the command to send him to Afghanistan, but, fortunately, another use was found for the young talent. Sergei became the vocalist of the military ensemble "Scarlet Chevron".

At the end of his service, the owner of an extraordinary voice came to Moscow, got a job as a janitor and swept the pavements of Ostozhenka for a long time. Years later, an already established artist often came here to feel nostalgic: “I often come to Ostozhenka. This was my first Moscow address. Here in the mornings I swept the yards. And in the evenings noisy companies gathered in my room, bohemian life was in full swing. These were the times of total "There was a shortage, there was nothing to eat, delicacies were replaced by spiritual food - we could sing with a guitar all night long, recite poems, tell interesting stories or tell jokes. I return here, as in my youth."

Sergei's main goal at that time was to get a good musical education. And he tried to enter the Musical Pedagogical Institute. Gnessins, but failed. The second, third, fourth attempts were also in vain. Gnesinka turned out to be a tough nut to crack even for such a gifted singer.

However, Sergei was not going to retreat and in 1986 he took this “height” for the eleventh time. In one of the interviews, the artist said: “I always knew that sooner or later Gnesinka would give in to me. I had absolute confidence in my own strengths and vocal abilities. I knew that my level was an order of magnitude higher than that of many applicants. But in the yard there were Soviet times, my own ideas about the image of an artist. I simply did not fit into them. I treated every failure philosophically. I knew that my time would definitely come. And so it happened in the end. Yes, it was a long and difficult path. But it was my way".

Carier start

Even before entering the institute, singer Sergei Penkin began to enjoy popularity in narrow circles. He then worked in the “Lunar” restaurant of the “Cosmos” hotel. To see and hear the shocking performer, tables at the restaurant had to be reserved three months in advance.

As part of the variety show "Lunny", the artist toured all over the world. On one of these trips to Yevpatoria in 1988, I met Viktor Tsoi. The leader of the Kino group invited Sergei to sing with him in the same concert. Penkin was very worried; it was scary to go on stage with famous musicians, and even in front of a rocker audience. But the performance was more than successful, marking the beginning of a friendship between the soloists.

The avant-garde singer, whose unusual voice fascinated and whose bright costumes shocked, was appreciated by the domestic public and received very warmly. However, Sergei Penkin's first serious tours took place abroad. There they immediately noted the originality of the performer and the originality of his arrangements of Russian folk songs.

In 1991, Sergei Penkin's first solo album, "Holiday", was released, but the talented performer was still not familiar to the general public in his native country. The situation changed with the collapse of the Union - Penkin’s concert video for the famous song “Feelings”, which later became his “calling card”, was put into rotation by the TV channel “2x2”. The singer presented a large solo program at the Variety Theater and went on his debut domestic tour, the concerts of which were broadcast on Channel One. The artist gained universal popularity, his voice began to be unmistakably recognized by everyone in the country - from young to old.

At the peak of glory

Sergei Penkin's performance is amazing. Every year he records 1-2 albums. In 2002, together with the Silantiev Symphony Orchestra, he gave a concert at the Moscow cultural center "Meridian", and in 2003 in London he shared the stage with Morris Albert, the author of the song "Feelings". And in 2006 he celebrated his anniversary with a grand show in the Rossiya concert hall.

The year 2008 enriched the artist’s singing career with collaboration with Sarah Brightman. The duo recorded the single "I'll be with you" in Russian and English. The work was included in the special Russian edition of the singer's new album "Symphony".

A year later, Sergei resumed his collaboration with Yuri Silantiev and gave two exclusive concerts of the “Classic” solo program with the orchestra at the Moscow International House of Music. And Sergei Penkin celebrated his half-century anniversary, as befits a real star, with a performance on the stage of the State Kremlin Palace.

In 2012, as part of the International Arts Festival "Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk", the singer performed the concert "Take My Love with You", and in 2015, with a new solo program "Nostalgia", he appeared at one of the most prestigious venues in Moscow, Crocus City Hall.

Always remaining himself, the artist works in various genres: Russian folk songs, romances, Western hits, jazz. In total, his repertoire includes more than two hundred compositions. The most famous of them: “The Phantom of the Opera”, “In Memory of Caruso”, “The Triumph of Don Juan”, “No Evening”, “My Joy Lives On”, “Dark Eyes”, “I Loved You” and, of course, “ Evening call, evening Bell". Sergey Penkin is the author of the songs: “Prayer”, “Cricket”, “Nocturne” and others.

Cinema

Sergei Penkin does not have many film works to his credit. The artist starred mainly in episodic roles, but he created very vivid, memorable images. Sergei's debut took place in 1988 in Viktor Volkov's drama "Publication". Three years later, Vladimir Lyubomudrov offered the singer a small role in the comedy “Hotel Eden”. The film also starred Ekaterina Urmancheeva, Margarita Shubina,.

The artist was offered more prominent roles in TV series. In 2004, he played Volsky in Vadim Shmelev’s action film “Knockout Game.” A year later he took part in the melodrama directed by Vladimir Kharchenko-Kulikovsky with and starring. In 2008, Penkin worked in the famous comedy "My Fair Nanny."

In 2007, Gennady Baysak’s television series was released, where Sergei was lucky enough to star with a whole galaxy of wonderful actors: Alexander Yakovlev, and others.

One of the artist’s last notable film roles was Lelik in Sergei Ivanov’s comedy “The Diamond Arm 2” about the special Russian path to cinema. In the frame with Sergei Penkin, young actors joked - Artem Mikhalkov, .

In addition to starring in feature films and TV series, the singer took part in dubbing the cartoons “New Bremen” and “Frozen”.

A television

In 1994, Sergei Penkin participated in the final of the National Eurovision Song Contest.

In 2008, the NTV channel hosted a music show “Superstar 2008. Dream Team”, in which two teams competed - the Russian National Team and the USSR National Team. The first team featured Sergei Penkin. He talked about participating in the project: “Superstar” was an interesting project, that’s why I agreed to it. However, when signing a contract with NTV, I insisted that I would choose the songs, arrangements and roles myself, and the progress of the project showed that I did the right thing." According to the results of the audience vote, the singer took second place.

Two years later, the same channel invited the artist to the “Musical Ring” program. Sergei competed in vocal skills with Lolita Milyavskaya and won the battle.

The artist also took part in the popular transformation show “One to One”. In the 2013 season, he created colorful images: Grigory Leps, Vladimir Presnyakov Jr., Louis Armstrong, Lev Leshchenko, Demis Roussos, Klavdia Shulzhenko, Nikolai Baskov, Alexander Gradsky, Elton John, Anne Veski, Thomas Anders. “As for the “One to One” project, I consider my main victory to be that I was not afraid to take part in it. I know for sure that many of those who were offered refused immediately. It’s not so easy to feel and live the image of another person, especially if you are already 52 years old,” the artist admitted. However, he will take part in the new season of the show, where the strongest participants from previous years will meet.

Teaching

Sergei Penkin received another musical education in 2003. After graduating from Gnesinka, he continued his studies, now at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Became a certified pop-jazz vocal teacher. Later, the singer developed and patented his own unique system of vocal classes and created the Sergei Penkin Vocal School in Moscow.

Charity

The artist often gives charity concerts, the proceeds of which are sent to orphanages, orphanages, and for the restoration of ancient monuments. In his hometown - Penza - he sponsored the construction of a church and chapel.

“Sergei Penkin’s Vocal School” works closely with the “Gift of Life” charity foundation and sends a portion of the funds earned there every month.

Personal life

There are many conflicting rumors about the singer’s personal life. He himself does not like to delve into this topic. It is reliably known that Sergei was married to the English journalist Elena Protsenko. Sergei and Elena met for more than ten years, but only occasionally. The professions of both did not allow them to be together for a long time. However, in the early 2000s, the couple decided to register their relationship. The marital union broke up after just two years. Since then, the artist has not been married.

So far, the personal life of Sergei Penkin is a stage, the path to which could not be called easy. And also his hometown, where he is constantly drawn, and about which he never ceases to care. “I try to come to my small homeland at least once a year. I have family and loved ones in Penza. I miss it very much. I have many vivid impressions and memories of Penza. They are mainly connected with my work,” says the singer.

Interview

About "stardom"

“The word “star” irritates me: we have many stars and few personalities. Previously, in the time of Magomayev, singers wanted to be stars, and now stars want to be singers. But at the same time, everyone really likes to increase their self-esteem! You should remember Stanislavsky, who said: “I am the last letter in the alphabet!”

About the biggest reward

“As for titles and awards, I’ll be honest that with the exception of the Ovation Prize, which was awarded to me back in the early nineties, and not for vocal success, but for creating an unusual creative image, no one has ever awarded or awarded me anything else. Yes "and I did not chase titles and awards. The recognition and love of the audience is the greatest reward in my life."

About the stage image

“When in the late eighties I appeared on stage in my rather daring costumes for those times, it may have irritated and shocked many, but it was my way of self-expression, I had the right to it. I always went against the grain, so I It’s hard to imagine any externally imposed taboos in the creative sphere.”

About the "internal taboo"

For artist Sergei Penkin there are no boundaries in art. At the same time, he is very demanding of himself, as a creative person: “... I have my own internal taboos: I respect my audience too much, so I will never go on stage in a tracksuit or underwear, I will not use obscene language in my speeches.” songs. But this is a personal matter for each artist. And the viewer will figure out who is worth what."

About the tour

“So many memories of touring have accumulated over several decades that it’s difficult to single out anything. In fact, each tour is a small life, its own plot, its own people.”

About the title "Silver Prince"

“It was in Canada in 1990, when I performed there. We went outside to take pictures. When they came up to us and asked: “Where are you from?”, we said that we were Russians. They didn’t believe us and only believed us when we got our passport. The next day we were invited to perform in a nightclub in the same show with the Rolling Stones. And when I performed, I was shown on Canadian television. And I must say that when they show on Canadian TV, they show it in the USA at the same time. And I was very pleased when the next morning I woke up, walked down the street, everyone recognized me. The press started stirring and gave me this title - Prince Silver."

The secret of youth from Sergei Penkin

“Anger and envy age the soul. I erased these emotions from my life a long time ago. The state of our soul, our thoughts, a positive attitude towards life - all this affects our appearance. And if there are any minor shortcomings, sports and diet help they are easy to deal with."

Based on materials from: Wikipedia, sites penkin.ru, mega-stars.ru, vokrug.tv, lichnaya-zhizn.ru, bigmir.net, uznayvse.ru, borovik.com

Awards

Ovation Award Winner (1994)
Memorial sign "For services to the development of the city of Penza" (2013)

Discography: Singer

GRAND COLLECTION (2013)
Happiness is close (2013)
Duets (2011), duets
Greatest Hits live (2010)
Classic (2009)
St. Petersburg Live (2009)
I Can't Forget You (2008)
45 (2006)
Feelings (2005)
Do not forget! (2004)
Jazz Bird (2002)
Love Story (2001)
Day and Night (2000)
Mister X (1999)
The Triumph of Don Juan (1997)
Dancing Wind (1997)
Don't Leave Me (1996)
How many good girls (1995)
Take My Love (1994)
Remember (1993)
Wanderer in the Night (1992)
Holiday (1991)
Feelings (1991)

Filmography: Actor

Diamond Arm 2 (2010)
My Fair Nanny (2008), TV series
Wayfarers (2007), TV series
Destined to Be a Star (2005), TV series
Elimination Game (2004), TV series
Ka-ka-doo (1992)
Hotel Eden (1991)
Publication (1988)

Voice acting

Frozen (2013), cartoon
New Bremen (2000), cartoon