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Glavnaya Stsena
''Glavnaya Stsena'' (Russian: Главная сцена; meaning "Main Stage"), is the third Russian version of the international vocal talent show ''X Factor''. All participants pass through the public auditions. The top prize is a personal tour across Russia. Main judge Arthur Gasparyan also announced that contestants would have a chance of taking part in the Eurovision selection process, to represent Russia. Format The project has 4 judges for giving their thoughts on the performance, and 5 judges to take care of a participants chosen, however if necessary, they may also give their thoughts on a participant (Walter Afanasieff is in both sides). When contestants pass the auditions, they go to the judge-producer stage, where famous music personalities in Russia take over. Judges include famous figures notably Walter Afanasieff. Once a week the team gives a concert, with one participants who judges think is the weakest leave the project. Every producer takes to the final thre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Afanasieff
Walter Afanasieff (born Vladimir Nikitich Afanasyev; February 10, 1958), formerly nicknamed Baby Love in the 1980s, is an American record producer and songwriter of Russian-Chinese descent. He was a collaborator with Mariah Carey on her first six studio albums. He won the 1999 Grammy Award in the Record of the Year category for producing "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion, and the 2000 Grammy Award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. Personal life Afanasieff was born in São Paulo, Brazil. He is of Russian-Chinese descent; his maternal family is from China. Career Starting out as a working jazz musician in 1980, Afanasieff initially played keyboards with the jazz/fusion violinist Jean-Luc Ponty. Later, he formed The Warriors with another former Ponty sideman, guitarist Joaquin Lievano, and with 1980s music producer/songwriter and drummer Narada Michael Walden, and these experiences gave him the background and confidence to take an active role as a producer. Wald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |