Roman Astakhov

“The best foreign Sarastro ever to sing at Oper Leipzig.” – Peter Konwitschny

Biography

Mr. Astakhov studied at the Russian Academy of Theatre Art (1996 – 1999) under professor Vladimir A. Matorin and further studies at Galina Vishnevskaya Moscow Opera Centre (2002 - 2004) prof. Galina Wishnevskaya.   In 2009, Mr. Astakhov attended the Accademia Internationale di Canto ''Renata Tebaldi - Mario Del Monaco" master classes of Professor Mario Melani in  Pesaro, Italy.

Past engagements include soloist of the Helikon Opera Theatre ( Moscow, 1999); soloist of Novaya Opera ( Moscow, 2000); soloist of the Moscow chamber music theatre (2001); soloist of the Galina Vishnevskaya Opera Centre (Moscow 2002-2004);  soloist of The Foundation for culture Artmosfera Bruno Contini, Italy(2005); soloist of The Foundation Irina Arkhipova in Moscow (2005); soloist of the National Academical Symphonic Capella of Russia, Conductor V. Poliansky (2006-2008).

Concert engagements include: J.S. Bach “Messe H mol” at the Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatoire (2006); Alvise “La Gioconda” at the Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatoire (2006); Berlioz’s “The Childhood of Christ” at the Tchaikovsky concert hall (2006); Shostakovich “The Great Lightning/The Gambler” Concertgebouw, Amsterdam (May 2006); Solo Recital in Royal Philharmonic Hall Liverpool (October 2006)

Mr. Astakhov has been a soloist of Oper Leipzig (Germany) since 2008.  Roles performed with Oper Leipzig include: Sarastro (Die Zauberflöte), Judge (Jenůfa), Commendatore (Don Giovanni), Zuniga (Carmen), Grenvil (La Traviata), Titurel and second Gralsritter (Parsifal), Sparafucile and Monterone (Rigoletto), Mephistopheles (Faust), Gremin (Eugene Onegin), Colline (La Boheme),  and Don Basilio (Il Barbiere di Siviglia).   Mr. Astakhov continues his Fest contract in Leipzig through the 2010-2011 season.

- Russian Academy of Theatre Art (1996 - 1999), prof. Vladimir A. Matorin;
- Galina Wishnevskaya Moscow Opera Centre (2002 - 2004) prof. Galina Wishnevskaya.

Engagements
- Since 1999 - soloist of The Moscow Theatre Helikon - Opera
- Since 2000 - soloist of The Moscow Theatre Novaya Opera
- Since 2001- soloist of The Moscow Chamber Music Theatre
- Since 2002- soloist of The Galina Wishnevskaya Moscow Opera Centre
- Since 2005 - soloist of The Foundation for culture Artmosfera Bruno Contini (Italy).
- Since 2005 - soloist of The Foundation Irina Arkhipova� Moscow.
- Since 2006 “soloist of the National Academical Symphonic Capella of Russia� (Conductor V. Poliansky)
- Since 2006 “soloist of the �European Opera centre� (Liverpool)

Concerts and Recitals
- Dianov - Song cycle (Chamber Hall of Moscow Conservatoire, Music Festival Moscow Autumn, 1999)
- Recital in Festival of Old Music Moskovskoe deistvo 2000.
- G. Berlioz “The Childhood of Christ. Concert Hall named by Tchaikovsky. Moscow 2006.
- I.S. Bach “Messe H mol.” Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatoire. Moscow 2006.
- Ponchielli La Giaconda. Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatoire. Moscow 2006.
- Shostakovich “The Great Lightning�; The Gambler” Concertgebouw Amsterdam May 2006.
- Solo Recital in Royal Philharmonic Hall Liverpool, October 2006.
- Tchaikovsky “Die Zauberin “Ivan Zshuran. Grand Hall of Moscow Conservatoire. Moscow October 2006.
- Solo Recitals at the different halls of Russia, Austria, Germany, Switzerland.

In September 2008, Mr. Astakhov will begin a FEST contract as principal bass of Oper Leipzig. In Leipzig he will essay the roles of Sarastro (Die Zauberflöte), Judge (Jenufa), Commendatore (Don Giovanni), Zuniga (Carmen), Grenvil (La Traviata), Titurel and second Gralsritter (Parsifal) and Don Basilio (Il Barbiere di Siviglia).