Denis Kljaver (Denis Kljaver) is a famous Russian singer, ex-participant of the group Tea Two, and composer. His creative biography began with a duet with Stas Kostyushkin, but having reached the peak of fame, each of them continued their career solo. Now Denis holds the status of a popular performer, regularly releasing new hits. He collaborates with many famous artists of Russian show business, starring in films, participating in TV projects, while managing to be an exemplary father.
Childhood and youth
Denis Ilyich was born on April 6, 1975 in Leningrad. From an early age, the boy was surrounded by a creative atmosphere, because his father is a famous artist, humorist and presenter Ilya Oleynikov. His mother, despite her technical education and work in the Research Institute of Chemical Industry, all her life loved to sing, practiced vocal and spent a lot of time on her favorite hobby. It is not surprising that their son from a young age became interested in music.
In junior high school Klyaver began to attend a music school. There he learned to play the piano, and already at the age of 12 he wrote his first song. As a teenager, he was a fan of "Alice" and in every way expressed his individuality: he wore kirzachi, dyed his hair, dressed extravagantly. At the same time the young man began to engage in sports. He attended sections of judo, sambo, skating, was fond of athletics, bodybuilding and acrobatics. But the craving for music was stronger, especially when his mother gave him a synthesizer.
There was no question of enrollment in their family: music school was the only option. And although his parents were not too welcoming of their son's choice, Denis applied for the trumpet class, successfully passed the exams and started studying. In the third year, the boy was drafted into the army. But even in the service the young man found a way to realize his musical potential - he played in the military brass band. After the army he continued his studies at the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory. Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory at the trumpet department. In 1996 he received his diploma. But at that time Klyaver could already be called an established artist, because he began to build a musical career much earlier.
Creative path as part of the group "Tea Dvoyem"
Acquaintance with Kostyushkin during the years of army service resulted in the creation of their own collective. Stas wrote lyrics, Denis - music. Igor Kurekhin became the producer. Having united in 1994, they worked hard for three years until they recorded their first album.
The road to fame was quite long and not easy. Their debut took place in St. Petersburg on the stage of the Palace of Youth, where there was a concert in honor of the opening of the branch of the radio station "Europe Plus". Затем ребята принимали участие в разнообразных конкурсах и фестивалях: «Большое яблоко Нью-Йорка», «Первый курс им. V. Reznikov", "Yalta-Moscow-transit". Almost every performance brought an award. The collection of the duet's achievements began to be replenished with medals, diplomas, prizes of audience sympathy. And along with them grew their popularity. They began to be recognized, the first fans of the singers' creativity appeared.
The talent of young performers attracted the attention of Mikhail Shufutinsky, who invited them to his tour. Having gone with concerts around the country, Denis and Stas not only gained experience, but also earned money to record their first video for the song "I will not forget". Although the video did not bring them much success.
Their next "big trip" was a tour with Laima Vaikule. Two years of performances with the famous singer helped to make a breakthrough in creativity. The musicians expanded the audience of their listeners, learned to make extravaganzas on stage with little money, became real artists.
In 1997 the guys released their first album "I won't forget", in 1998 - the second: "Pputchitsa", in 1999 - the third: "For Your Sake". In the same year they gave their debut solo concert. The group "Tea Two" climbed to the top of success, their songs were played on the air of most radio stations, clips were broadcast by all music channels. With the arrival of the new millennium came the star hour for Denis and Stas.
During the existence of the group they released dozens of folk hits, which held the top positions of hit parades for months. The duo's works were honored with many awards and recognitions. They became sex symbols of the country. All this time Klyaver remained the permanent author of music and arranger of all songs of the collective. And since 2008, he began producing other performers (Jasmine, Zara, Tatiana Bulanova).
Rumors about the breakup of "Tea Two" began to appear in 2011. Even then, conflicts were brewing in the collective, views on creativity diverged, each soloist had already begun to think about a solo career, both even made the first steps. Therefore, when in 2012 there was an official statement about the breakup of the group, no one was particularly surprised, although the frustration of fans was not limited. From that time came a new stage of Klyaver's creativity.
Solo career
In 2013, Denis's first album "Not like everyone else" was released. His songs in style resembled the work of "Chaya": lyrical melodic compositions about love. But in addition to music, he began to develop in other areas. Klyaver began to appear in the movies. The first roles were in the movies where his father starred. And then played himself in some serials and full-length works. And in 2005 he played the role of a robber in the musical "Ali Baba and 40 Robbers".
A little later he took part in television projects: "Circus with the Stars", "Big Difference", "Fort Boyarde", "Two Stars". In 2017, he debuted in the voicing of an animated film.
Personal life
Denis Klyaver was married three times. He became a father the same number of times, but all the children he has from different women. The first wife was the ballerina Elena Shestakova. The second was Julia Klyaver, with whom they lived for 8 years. She gave birth to his firstborn son Timothy, but when the relationship spoiled, she did not give her consent to divorce for three years.
In 2010, Denis met the woman of his dreams - Irina. With her they live in an official marriage and raise two children: son Daniel and stepdaughter Anastasia. With Irina they found real harmony and became an example of family relations.
The third daughter Klyaver - Evelyn, was born after his affair with Eva Polna. The singer for a long time hid information about the father. And only when the girl went to school, called his name.
All this time Klyaver took an active part in the upbringing of his children, maintaining relations with their mothers.
Today the artist continues to replenish his discography with solo albums, is engaged in producing and is a bright representative of Russian show business. Read about his further achievements in the catalog of artists on the website kontramarka.de.
Discography:
As part of the group "Tea Dvoyem":
1997 - "I won't forget..."
1998 - "Traveler"
1999 - "For Your Sake"
2000 - "Unnative"
2002 - "My Affectionate..."
2005 - "10,000 Words About Love"
2005 - "Morning Tea Party"
2005 - "Evening Tea Party"
2006 - "Forgive Me..."
2012 - "White Dress"
Solo albums:
2013 - "You are not like everyone else"
2016 - "Love Lives for Three Years...?"
2017 - "Love-Silence"
