Many Russians were shocked by the unexpected news of the tragic death of the Tu-154, which occurred on December 25, 2016. On board were many famous people, including Valery Khalilov - the head of the Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army named after Alexandrova. He and his team flew to Hmeimim to take part in New Year's events. The entire crew tragically (91 people, including 64 artists) died in the sky over Sochi. In memory of Valery Khalilov - the permanent leader of this honored ensemble - this article is devoted. She will talk about a man who has served music all his life.
Valery Khalilov: biography
The artistic director of the world-famous Alexandrov ensemble was born on January 30, 1952 in the small town of Termez in Uzbekistan. His father was also a military conductor. The boy began to study music from the age of four. With eleven years, Valery Khalilov began to study at the Moscow Military Music School. First, he entered the clarinet class with a teacher E. Yegorov, and then - at the piano with T. Sokolova. It was this educational institution that laid the musical foundation in the young man, which later helped him become a military conductor.
From 1970 to 1975, the future leader of a whole musical group studied in the Moscow State. conservatory at the military conducting faculty in the class of Professor G.P. Alyavdin.
Job
The first place of his service was the Pushkin Higher Command School, specializing in air defense electronics. Here Valery Khalilov led the orchestra. In 1980, the collective, the conductor of which he was, took first place in the competition of the Leningrad Military District.
A year later, Valery Khalilov transferred to teaching at the department of the military conducting faculty of the Conservatory named after P. Tchaikovsky. In 1984, he was transferred to the disposal of the USSR Armed Forces - to the administration of the military orchestra service. Here he rose to the rank of deputy head of the military orchestra unit.
From 2002 to 2016, Valery Khalilov was the head of the country's military orchestra service - the Chief Military Conductor of Russia. Being in this position, he repeatedly performed in parades on Red Square dedicated to Victory Day as the head of the combined orchestra. In May 2015, the conductor became a member of the Board of Trustees of the Academy of Celebratory Culture Regional Public Organization.
In the ensemble
It was Valery Khalilov who authored such famous works written for a brass band as Elegy and Adagio, as well as marches Cadet, Ulan, Youth, Rynda, etc. He owns a lot of songs. and romances. But the most important event in the life of Khalilov, which many today call fateful, occurred in April 2016. It was then that Valery Mikhailovich was appointed to the post of artistic director and head of the Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army. A. Alexandrova. With the team with which he worked for almost a year and a half, the conductor was on board the ill-fated plane.
Valery Khalilov, whose photo was often seen on the front pages of newspapers, acted as the organizer of festive theatrical events in which the brass bands of our country and foreign groups participated. Among them are international festivals such as the Spasskaya Tower and the Kremlin Dawn, Amur Waves held in Khabarovsk, March of the Century, etc. He toured a lot. His ensemble performed in the USA, Austria, North Korea, Sweden, Hungary, Switzerland, Poland, Germany, Mongolia, France, Finland, Belgium.
A family
Valery Mikhailovich Khalilov met his wife in Gagra, even when he was the most ordinary soldier. He conquered the young beauty Natalia with his incredible ability to play several musical instruments. Due to the fact that the wife of Valery Khalilov hails from Abkhazia, his life was closely connected with this place. The couple dreamed of building a small house near Natalya’s father’s plot. And they succeeded.
As the Gagra neighbors recall, in particular Anzor Kokokseria, a deputy of Abkhazia, the Khalilovs loved the republic very much. They flew here as soon as possible in order to live at least a few days in their house. It so happened that Valery Mikhailovich was very close to the Caucasian people in his worldview. He deeply respected the traditions and culture of this country.
When the Khalilovs came to Abkhazia, they spent most of their time either at sea or on a personal plot. Valery Mikhailovich tried to relax with his wife and children as often as possible. He always said that the most valuable thing in this life is his family.
Valeria Khalilova - the father of two daughters - fate awarded both grandchildren and granddaughters. In one of his interviews he said that they are very similar to him. From the cradle, grandchildren walk in formation and even try to conduct. The daughters of Valery Mikhailovich recall that their dad adored them, always invited them to their concerts, listened to symphonic music with them.
Memories of loved ones
Valery Khalilov was remembered by those around him as a good-natured and sympathetic person. He always respected the opinions of his loved ones and tried to listen to him. Arriving at the house in Gagra, the conductor was busy for hours on the site. He even tried to make wine with his neighbors. Valery Khalilov was a physically strong man. It was not a problem for him to chop wood, work in the garden. His personal plot was always kept clean and tidy. For many friends, they said, he was not a friend, but a brother.
Ranks and awards
V. Khalilov was a member of the Russian Union of Composers. He was awarded the title of People's Artist. Khalilov’s list of awards includes two orders and several medals. He has repeatedly received prizes from the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation in the field of art. In July 2010, Valery Khalilov was awarded the military rank of lieutenant general. In 2016, after his death, he was awarded the Defense Ministry prize in the nomination “Musical Art”.
