Alla Abdalova
Albina Aleksandrovna Abdalova | |
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| Born | June 19, 1941 Soviet Union |
| Occupation(s) | Vocalist, theatrical performer |
| Years active | 20th century |
| Known for | Mezzo-soprano vocalist with a deep, warm, and resonant tone; performances with Operetta Theater and Leonid Utesov's orchestra |
Albina Aleksandrovna Abdalova (; born 19 June 1941) is recognized as a Soviet vocalist and theatrical performer.
Early life and education
Born in the Soviet Union on 19 June 1941, Abdalova completed her studies at the GITIS, where she was a pupil of Maria Maksakova Sr.. Her mezzo-soprano range is distinguished by a deep, warm, and resonant tone.
Career
Following an unsuccessful bid to become part of the Bolshoi Theater, she became affiliated with the Operetta Theater. Abdalova collaborated with the orchestra under the direction of Leonid Utesov and was actively involved in concert performances throughout Moscow.
Personal life
From 1966 until 1976, Abdalova was married to Lev Leshchenko, with their separation initiated by her. She remained unmarried thereafter and did not have children. After their divorce, her living conditions deteriorated due to isolation and unhealthy habits, despite refusing assistance from Leshchenko.
By 2015, Abdalova had retired from public life, vacated her apartment in Moscow, and moved to reside with family members in a rural area.
Songs
- A Song About a Friend
- Nadezhda
- The Moscow Windows
- Lilies of the Valley
- Queen of Beauty
- Snow is Falling
- Waltz from Beware of the Car
- That the Heart was so Unsettled
- On that Road
- Snowfall
- Old Maple
- As Escort Ships
- Instrumental Piece
- Black Cat
- A Song About Bears
- Our Neighbor
- Are Standing Girls
- Return of Hope
- Camomiles Hid
- When the Spring...
A collection of Alla Abdalova’s songs was issued in 2004.