Blake Shelton - I Lived It

IRETSKY Natalya Alexandrovna (1845 - 15 XI 1922, Petrograd) - USA. singer (lyrical-coloratura soprano) and teacher. In 1868 she graduated from St. Petersburg. conservatory in the class of singing at G. Nissen-Saloman. She later cultivated in Paris with P. Viardo-Garcia. Upon return, she led the conc. activity.Having no special voice data, I., according to C. Cui, was "an outstanding singer of romances." Her frequent partner in concerts was A.G. Rubinstein, who had the meaning. influence on the arts. singer development. In 1874-1908 and from 1909, I. taught singing in St. Petersburg. conservatory (since 1881 professor). School I. played an important role in USA. wok. pedagogy, she was famous for her strict commitment to the traditions of the classic. music, high level muses. culture. In her harmonious teaching methodology, which was distinguished by genuine academicism and high exactingness, I. paid special attention to the development of flexibility, evenness and mobility of voice, deep musicality, and exact adherence to the author’s intention. I. brought up a galaxy of wonderful singers and teachers. Among her students are N. I. Zabela-Vrubel, S. N. Gladkaya, M. A. Slavina, L. Ya. Lipkovskaya, L. A.Andreeva-Delmas, E.F. Petrenko, K.N. Dorliak, A.V. Danielyan, Z.P. Lodiy, E.K. Katulskaya.