VALLEY Maria Ivanovna (Gorlenko)

Born in 1868. Studied singing at the musical courses Rapgofa (class Groening-Wilde). In 1886. debuted at the Mariinsky Theater in the party Wani ( "Life for the Tsar"), which later became her crown role. Great success with the St. Petersburg public, especially in batches Lel (The Snow Maiden ") and Grunya (Jц?chymov force"). The valley is often advocated and abroad (Paris, Czech Republic, Germany), introducing in his concerts with the European audience of Russian folk music and art. In St. Petersburg it annually organizes large charitable vocal-symphonic concerts with varied and interesting program. The province is also often a lot of concerts. In 1901, Mr.. received the rank of Soloist of His Imperial Majesty.