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{{Short description|Soviet and Ukrainian opera soprano (1902–1965)}}
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'''Zoia Mikhailovna Gaidai''' (b. {{OldStyleDate|1 June|1902|19 May}} in [[Tambov]] – d. 21 April 1965 in [[Kiev]]) was a Soviet Ukrainian opera [[soprano]]. She was an artist of wide creativity, with a bright vocal range and talent who staged more than 50 musicals of the works of Ukrainian and Russian composers, as well as works of the classical repertoire of Western European composers. She kept close contact with other composers of her time, such as [[Mykola Lysenko]], [[Boris Lyatoshynsky]], [[Viktor Kosenko]], and [[Levko Revutsky]].
{{family name hatnote|Mykhailivna|Gaidai|lang=Eastern Slavic}}
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[[File:80-361-0561 Baykove.jpg|thumb|Her grave on [[Baikove Cemetery]], [[Kiev]]]]
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| native_name = {{nobold|Зоя Гайдай}}
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[[File:80-361-0561 Baykove.jpg|thumb|Her grave at [[Baikove Cemetery]], [[Kyiv]]]]

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'''Zoia Mykhailivna Gaidai'''{{efn|name=spelling|{{langx|uk|Зоя Михайлівна Гайдай|{{transliteration|uk|ukrainian|Zoia Mykhailivna Haidai}}}}, [[Russification|{{small|russified}}]]: ''Gaidai''}} ({{OldStyleDateDY|June 1|1902|May 19}}{{snd}}April 21, 1965) was a Soviet and Ukrainian opera [[soprano]]. She was an artist of wide creativity, with a bright vocal range and talent who staged more than 50 musicals of the works of Ukrainian and Russian composers, as well as works of the classical repertoire of Western European composers. She kept close contact with other composers of her time, such as [[Mykola Lysenko]], [[Boris Lyatoshynsky]], [[Viktor Kosenko]], and [[Levko Revutsky]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
In 1927, Gaidai graduated from the Tambov Music College ([[National University of Theatre, Film and TV in Kiev|N. V. Lysenko Institute of Music and Drama]]), where she studied under the guidance of [[Olena Muravyova]].<ref name="The Great Soviet Encyclopedia">{{cite web|last=The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979)|title=Gaidai, Zoia Mikhailovna|url=http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Gaidai,+Zoia+Mikhailovna|publisher=The Free Encyclopedia|accessdate=1 July 2012}}</ref> From 1928 to 1955, she was soloist at the [[National Opera of Ukraine|Kiev Opera and Ballet Theater]], and from 1930 to 1934 at the Kharkov theater. During [[World War II]] she was evacuated to [[Ufa]] along with her husband, singer-[[tenor]] Nikolai Platonov (Nicholas Platonovich Slutsky), and other artists of the [[Kiev Opera]].
Gaidai was born in [[Tambov]]. In 1927, Gaidai graduated from the Tambov Music College ([[National University of Theatre, Film and TV in Kiev|N. V. Lysenko Institute of Music and Drama]]), where she studied under the guidance of [[Olena Muravyova]].<ref name="The Great Soviet Encyclopedia">{{cite web|last=The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979)|title=Gaidai, Zoia Mikhailovna|url=http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Gaidai,+Zoia+Mikhailovna|publisher=The Free Encyclopedia|access-date=1 July 2012}}</ref> From 1928 to 1955, she was soloist at the [[National Opera of Ukraine|Kiev Opera and Ballet Theater]], and from 1930 to 1934 at the Kharkov theater. During [[World War II]] she was evacuated to [[Ufa]] along with her husband, singer-[[tenor]] Nikolai Platonov (Nicholas Platonovich Slutsky), and other artists of the [[Kiev Opera]].


From 1947 to 1965, she taught at the [[Kiev Conservatory]], having become a professor of this institution in 1963, a position that she held until her death.<ref name="The Great Soviet Encyclopedia"/> She toured extensively throughout the borders of the [[USSR]], in [[Iraq]], [[Iran]], China, Canada, United States, and [[Pakistan]], and was awarded two orders, and also received the [[State Prize of the USSR]] in 1941. Among her main roles as performer is Natalka, from ''[[Natalka Poltavka (opera)|Natalka Poltavka]]'' by [[Mykola Lysenko]], Oksana, from ''The Zaporozhets Beyond the Danube'' by Gulak-Artemovskii), and Liuba Shevtsova, from ''The Young Guards'' by [[Yuliy Meitus]]. As part of the classical repertoire, she also appeared in [[Tchaikovsky]]'s ''[[Eugene Onegin (opera)|Eugene Onegin]]'' as Tat’iana, as the lead character of [[Rimsky-Korsakov]]'s ''[[The Snow Maiden]],'' Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's ''[[Madame Butterfly]],'' and Violetta from [[Verdi]]'s ''[[La Traviata]].''<ref name="bse">{{cite web|title=Гайдай Зоя Михайловна|url=http://bse.sci-lib.com/article008047.html|publisher=[[Great Soviet Encyclopedia]]|accessdate=18 June 2020}}</ref> In 1955, Gaidai left the scene.
From 1947 to 1965, she taught at the [[Kiev Conservatory]], having become a professor of this institution in 1963, a position that she held until her death.<ref name="The Great Soviet Encyclopedia"/> She toured extensively throughout the borders of the [[USSR]], in [[Iraq]], [[Iran]], China, Canada, United States, and [[Pakistan]], and was awarded two orders, and also received the [[State Prize of the USSR]] in 1941. Among her main roles as performer is Natalka, from ''[[Natalka Poltavka (opera)|Natalka Poltavka]]'' by [[Mykola Lysenko]], Oksana, from ''The Zaporozhets Beyond the Danube'' by Gulak-Artemovskii), and Liuba Shevtsova, from ''The Young Guards'' by [[Yuliy Meitus]]. As part of the classical repertoire, she also appeared in [[Tchaikovsky]]'s ''[[Eugene Onegin (opera)|Eugene Onegin]]'' as Tat’iana, as the lead character of [[Rimsky-Korsakov]]'s ''[[The Snow Maiden]],'' Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's ''[[Madame Butterfly]],'' and Violetta from [[Verdi]]'s ''[[La Traviata]].''<ref name="bse">{{cite web|title=Гайдай Зоя Михайловна|url=http://bse.sci-lib.com/article008047.html|publisher=[[Great Soviet Encyclopedia]]|access-date=18 June 2020}}</ref> In 1955, Gaidai left the scene. She died on April 21, 1965 in [[Kyiv]].

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Latest revision as of 16:19, 3 December 2024

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Mykhailivna and the family name is Gaidai.
Zoia Gaidai
Зоя Гайдай
Born(1902-06-01)1 June 1902
Tambov, Russian Empire (present-day Russia)
Died21 April 1965(1965-04-21) (aged 62)
Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union
GenresClassical
OccupationSinger
InstrumentSinging
Her grave at Baikove Cemetery, Kyiv

Zoia Mykhailivna Gaidai[a] (June 1 1902 [O.S. May 19] – April 21, 1965) was a Soviet and Ukrainian opera soprano. She was an artist of wide creativity, with a bright vocal range and talent who staged more than 50 musicals of the works of Ukrainian and Russian composers, as well as works of the classical repertoire of Western European composers. She kept close contact with other composers of her time, such as Mykola Lysenko, Boris Lyatoshynsky, Viktor Kosenko, and Levko Revutsky.

Biography

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Gaidai was born in Tambov. In 1927, Gaidai graduated from the Tambov Music College (N. V. Lysenko Institute of Music and Drama), where she studied under the guidance of Olena Muravyova.[1] From 1928 to 1955, she was soloist at the Kiev Opera and Ballet Theater, and from 1930 to 1934 at the Kharkov theater. During World War II she was evacuated to Ufa along with her husband, singer-tenor Nikolai Platonov (Nicholas Platonovich Slutsky), and other artists of the Kiev Opera.

From 1947 to 1965, she taught at the Kiev Conservatory, having become a professor of this institution in 1963, a position that she held until her death.[1] She toured extensively throughout the borders of the USSR, in Iraq, Iran, China, Canada, United States, and Pakistan, and was awarded two orders, and also received the State Prize of the USSR in 1941. Among her main roles as performer is Natalka, from Natalka Poltavka by Mykola Lysenko, Oksana, from The Zaporozhets Beyond the Danube by Gulak-Artemovskii), and Liuba Shevtsova, from The Young Guards by Yuliy Meitus. As part of the classical repertoire, she also appeared in Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin as Tat’iana, as the lead character of Rimsky-Korsakov's The Snow Maiden, Cio-Cio-San in Puccini's Madame Butterfly, and Violetta from Verdi's La Traviata.[2] In 1955, Gaidai left the scene. She died on April 21, 1965 in Kyiv.

Notes

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  1. ^ Ukrainian: Зоя Михайлівна Гайдай, romanized: Zoia Mykhailivna Haidai, russified: Gaidai

References

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  1. ^ a b The Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition (1970-1979). "Gaidai, Zoia Mikhailovna". The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 1 July 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Гайдай Зоя Михайловна". Great Soviet Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
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