Larisa Lusta (born Jan.29 1975, Tikhvin) is an actress and singer from St.-Petersburg. She rewarded the award 'Muzykant' for the best classical vocal (2008), was prize-winner of the all-Russian contest 'Romansiada' in Moscow (1999), represents the jewellery boutique 'Family jewels' (2011).
Larisa is called diva of Russian crossover. She works with very various genres - beginning from classic to modern rock, from Russian romance to French chanson. She is very artistic, emotional on the scene and in life. She graduated from the Conservatoire of St.-Petersburg, easily passes from one vocal technique to another one.
Larisa acts in cinema, participates in the projects of famous photographers.
Creative biography
1991-1994 - soloist of the chamber chorus of St.-Petersburg, director N.N.Kornev.
1993-1998 - studies at the vocal department of the Conservatoire of St.-Petersburg named after N.A.Rimsky-Korsakov (earlier she graduated from the University of Economics and Finances of St.-Petersburg named after N.A.Voznesensky).
October 1998 - debut in the Hermitage with the orchestra 'Snakt-Petergurg Kamerata' and director of the Mariinsky Theatre Alexei Titov.
1998-2000 - study course in the cathedra of chamber singing of the Conservatoire of St.-Petersburg
1999 - prize-winner of the all-Russian contest 'Romansiada' in Moscow.
2000 - 1 prize in the contest 'Spring of Love Song' in St.-Petersburg. Acquaintance with the composer Andrey Petrov and pianist Mikhail Aptekman. Andrey and
Larisa became creative friends and Mikhail Aptekman became constant scene partner and close friend of
Lusta.
2000 - special prize of Italian musical fund on the musical festival (Bologna)
2000-2001 - performance on the Russian ball in Paris.
2001 - acting in the musical TV film 'Ancient Fogs of Love' ('Любви старинные туманы').
2002 - first performance in the TV channel 'Cultura' in the program ' Romanticism of love song'. From this moment on
Larisa became constant quest of the program and channel.
2003 - shooting of the first clip for 'Brazilian Bakhiana No. 5' of E.Vila Lobos in modern style.
2003 - first solo concert in the hall of many thousands large concert hall 'Oktyabrsky' (4 thousand spectators). From this year the singer attracts sold out halls in this concert hall of St.-Petersburg.
2004 - shooting of a clip for the song of Andrey Petrov 'Roads'('Дороги').
2004-2005 - host of the program 'Monplezir' ('Монплезир') on the TV channel TNT.
2004 - first solo concert in Moscow in the Large concert hall named after P.I.Chaikovsky.
2005 - one of the leading roles in the ice opera 'Infinity' ('Бесконечность').
2006 - partnership with Sergei Penkin. Shooting of a clip for the famous duet from the musical 'Ghost of Opera' ('Призрак оперы').
2006 - special quest on Eurovision in Athens.
2007 - first solo concert in the large hall of Turinsky conservatoire accompanied by the quartet 'Ma. Gr. Ig. Al' ('Ма. Гр. Иг. Ал') (Italy).
2008 - special quest on Eurovision in Belgrade.
2008 - beginning of the joint project with 'Maki Kolihmainen Productions Oy Ltd'.
2008 - creation of the orchestra 'Rok-Klassika' ('Рок-классика').
2008 - debut in cinema - role of Lilit in the film 'Retrum'.
Her further films were 'Demon and Ada' ('Демон и Ада'), 'Vidrimasgor' ('Видримасгор'), 'Contract Wife' ('Жена по контракту'), 'Gaishniki' ('Гаишники'), 'Casting 4' ('Литейный, 4'), Italians ('Итальянцы'), 'Black City' ('Черный город').
Achievements
1999 - prize-winner of the all-Russian contest 'Romansiada' in Moscow.
2000 - 1 prize in the contest 'Spring of Love Song' in St.-Petersburg.
2000 - special prize of Italian musical fund on the musical festival (Bologna)
2007 - presentation of the prize named after N.Rerikh for keeping of cultural heritage of Russia.
2008 - presentation of the prize 'Muzykant' for the best classical vocal.
2011 - representation of the jewellery boutique 'Family jewels' (St.-Petersburg)
Discography (albums)
Dances on coal ('Танцы на углях')
Necklace ('Альбом 'Ожерелье')
Larisa Lusta and Double Duet 'Ma. Gr. Ig.Al.' (
Альбом 'Лариса Луста и Двойной Дуэт 'Ма. Гр. Иг. Ал.')
Our Dates (
Альбом 'Наши встречи')
Offering (
Альбом 'Приношение')
Secret (
Альбом 'Тайна')
'Musical Offering'