Roman Astakhov
Bass

Biography
- 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).