Bass (basso cantante / basso profundo)
A Russian bass of commanding presence and vocal depth, Alexander Vinogradov has established himself as one of the world's leading interpreters of the Russian and Italian bass repertoire, commanding stages from the Metropolitan Opera to the Bolshoi with equal authority.
Defining moments and milestones
Emerging from the Moscow Conservatory in the 1990s, Alexander Vinogradov made his professional debut at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1998, establishing himself immediately as a bass of uncommon vocal authority and interpretive sophistication. Over the ensuing decades, he has become a fixture at the world's greatest opera houses—the Metropolitan Opera, Royal Opera House, Teatro alla Scala, Wiener Staatsoper, and Bayerische Staatsoper among them—commanding the full spectrum of the bass repertoire from the tragic depths of Boris Godunov to the comic brilliance of Don Basilio. His career stands as a testament to the enduring vitality of the Russian vocal tradition and the universal appeal of an artist of genuine artistry and vocal command.
Commanding Boris Godunov performances at major international houses
Moscow State Technical University (1994–1995); Moscow Conservatory (began 1995)
Recordings featuring Alexander Vinogradov in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.