Nikolay Victorovich Baskov (Russian: Николай Викторович Басков, IPA: [nʲɪkɐˈlaj ˈvʲiktərəvʲɪdʑ ˈbaskəf, - bɐsˈkof];[a] born 15 October 1976) is a Russian tenor who performs in both operatic and popular-music styles.[2] His honors include commendations as Meritorious Artist[3] and People's Artist[4] of the Russian Federation.
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| Born | Nikolay Baskov 15 October 1976 Balashikha, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Alma mater | Moscow Conservatory, Gnessin State Musical College |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Genres | Classical, opera, Folk, Pop |
| Website | baskov |
In addition to his career as a vocalist, Baskov appears regularly on the Russian game-show What? Where? When?.
Biography
editBaskov studied at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music and Moscow Conservatory.[5] In 1998, he placed first in the All-Russian Young Singers Competition and placed second in the 1999 Grande Voce competition in Spain.[5]
Released in 2011, the Nikolai Baskov: Romantic Journey concert performance CD/DVD took place at Moscow's Hall of the Luzhniki Stadium. Baskov was accompanied by a full orchestra and played to a crowd of nearly 10,000 people. Taped with 24 HD cameras, this is Russia's most elaborate and expensive performance ever recorded for international television. He performed classic pieces from Tosca, La bohème, Werther, Turandot and other popular songs from his catalogue such as Be My Love, Granada and Back to Sorrento. Baskov is joined by world-renowned soprano, Montserrat Caballé, and her daughter Marti, for several duets.[6]
In early 2012, Baskov embarked on his first American tour.[5]
In December 2012, he signed an open letter against a St. Petersburg bill banning "homosexual propaganda," along with pop stars like Philipp Kirkorov and Dima Bilan.[citation needed]
In March 2022, Baskov openly supported Russia's military aggression and invasion in Ukraine. On 7 March, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine informed Baskov of suspicion of propagandizing war on the territory of Ukraine. The court arrested him in absentia.[7] He claimed "thirty years of unprincipled deception of Russia by the West", accused the United States of trying to "destroy Russia" and said that "claims that NATO is peaceful are a lie".[8][9] After these statements, the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on 24 March that Baskov would be banned from entering Latvia indefinitely.[10]
Discography
edit- Dedication (Посвящение, 2000)
- Dedication Encore (Посвящение на бис, 2000)
- Masterpieces of the Passing Century (Шедевры уходящего века, 2001)
- I'm 25 (Мне 25, 2001)
- Never Say Goodbye (Никогда не говори прощай, 2004)
- Let Me Go (ОтпуЖсти меня, 2005)
- Best Songs (Лучшие песни, 2005)
- Only For You (Тебе одной, 2007)
- Romantic Journey, 2011
- Game (Игра, 2016)
Extended plays
edit- Karaoke EP (2020)
| Year | Final | Title in English |
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| 2002 | Шарманка, Силы небесные | "Barrel organ, Hosts of Heaven" |
| 2003 | Любовь не знает слова "нет" | "Love Does Not Know the Word 'No'" |
| 2004 | Ах, эта ночь, Цветет малина, Я буду руки твои целовать | "Oh, This Night, Flowering Raspberry, I Will Kiss Your Hands" |
| 2005 | Сердце, Отпусти меня | "A Heart, Let Me Go" |
| 2006 | Я знаю, ты далеко | "I Know You're Far Away" |
| 2007 | Тебе одной | "You're The One" |
| 2008 | Внезапная любовь | "Sudden Love" |
| 2009 | Цветы, Права любовь | "Flowers, Love Rights" |
| 2010 | Все цветы | "All Flowers" |
| 2011 | Сохранив любовь | "Keeping Love" |
| 2012 | Странник, Я найду свою любовь | "Wanderer, I'll Find My Love" |
| 2013 | Ну кто сказал, Николай | "Well, Who Said, Nikolay" |
| 2014 | Вишневая любовь | "Cherry Love" |
| 2015 | Ты мое счастье, Любовь – не слова | "You Are My Happiness, Love - Not Words" |
| 2016 | Я подарю тебе любовь
Обниму тебя |
"I will gift you love"
"Hug you" |
| 2017 | Ждать тебя
Твои глаза Маренго |
"Wait for you"
"Your eyes Marengo" |
| 2018 | Мой король
Ты сердце мое разбила |
"My king"
"You broke my heart" |
| 2019 | Караоке
Ибица |
"Karaoke"
"Ibiza" |
| 2022 | "Давай по-хорошему" |
Honours and awards
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (February 2022) |
- Medal of the Order "For Merit to the Fatherland," 2nd class (9 December 2006) - for achievements in the field of culture and art, and many years of fruitful work
- Honoured Artist of the Russian Federation (6 September 2001) - for services to the arts
- People's Artist of Ukraine (November 2004)
In June 2023 Nikolay Baskov directly involved in Ukraine war. Publicly announced he will give a 1,000,000 RUB to a Russian soldier who destroys a Leopard tank in Ukraine. [11]
In November 2024, Baskov was revoked of the title of People’s Artist of Ukraine, as part of a decree that stripped 34 people labelled as traitors to Ukraine.[12]
Sanctions
editIn February 2023 Canada sanctioned Nikolay Baskov for being involved in Russian propaganda and spreading misinformation relating to the 2022 war in Ukraine.[13]
See also
editNotes
editReferences
edit- ^ -"Фамилию я не менял, но на самом деле моя фамилия не Басков, а БаскОв, с ударением на втором слоге. Однажды, на юбилейном вечере памяти Лемешева, ведущая Галина Преображенская удивилась: «Ну какой же ты БаскОв, ты БАсков!» Вот с этого и началось."
- ^ "Top 10 most famous popular best Russian male singers 2015-2016". Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 24 August 2016.
- ^ Почётное звание присвоено указом президента России № 1106 от 6 сентября 2001 года Archived 29 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Указ Президента Российской Федерации от 12 мая 2009 года № 521 «О присвоении почётного звания „Народный артист РФ" Баскову Н. В.» Archived 25 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b c Houk, Steve (13 December 2011). "Music Notes:Baskov's American Tune". Archived from the original on 27 July 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ Fiallos, Maya. "Nikolai Baskov: ROMANTIC JOURNEY". International Media. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2012.
- ^ Російському співаку Баскову оголосили підозру в Україні
- ^ "The culture war: Russian artists under pressure to speak out against Putin". POLITICO. 2 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Board of shame. Famous Russians who supported Putin's decision to invade Ukraine". The Times Hub. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "25 Russian citizens blacklisted in Latvia for war propaganda". Baltic News Network - News from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia. 24 March 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ^ "Baskov "motivate" Russians to fight against Ukraine". Retrieved 16 June 2023.
- ^ "34 Traitors to Ukraine Stripped of State Awards: President Signs Relevant Decree". Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Canada sanctions Russian propagandists, singers, actors, musicians, and Wagner Group media". Retrieved 5 February 2023.