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Nina L'vovna Dorliak was a renowned Russian soprano who was born on December 26, 1908, in Kiev, Ukraine. She was born into a family of musicians, and her father was a well-known conductor and composer. Nina showed an early interest in music and began studying piano and voice at a young age. In 1926, Nina enrolled at the Kiev Conservatory, where she studied under the tutelage of the famous Ukrainian soprano, Maria Litvinenko. She graduated in 1931 with a degree in vocal performance and immediately began performing in concerts and operas throughout the Soviet Union. Nina's career took off in the 1940s when she began performing with the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. She quickly became one of the most sought-after sopranos in the Soviet Union and was known for her powerful voice and dramatic performances. Her most famous roles included Tatiana in Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin" and Lisa in Tchaikovsky's "The Queen of Spades." In 1955, Nina made her international debut at the Salzburg Festival in Austria, where she performed the role of Tatiana in "Eugene Onegin." Her performance was a huge success, and she was invited to perform at other major opera houses throughout Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Royal Opera House in London. Nina's international career continued to flourish throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and she became known as one of the greatest sopranos of her time. She performed in many of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York and the Paris Opera. In addition to her opera performances, Nina was also a highly respected concert singer. She performed in many of the world's most famous concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. She was particularly known for her performances of Russian art songs and was considered one of the greatest interpreters of this repertoire. Throughout her career, Nina received many awards and honors for her contributions to classical music. In 1966, she was awarded the title of People's Artist of the USSR, the highest honor that could be bestowed upon a Soviet artist. She was also awarded the Order of Lenin, the highest civilian honor in the Soviet Union. Nina continued to perform well into her 70s, and her final performance was in 1980 at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow. She passed away on January 25, 1998, at the age of 89. Nina L'vovna Dorliak was a true legend of classical music. Her powerful voice and dramatic performances captivated audiences around the world, and her contributions to the world of opera and concert music will never be forgotten.

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