Ildar Abdrazakov, Bass by Various, Fra (2014/2014), Dirigent Marco Boemi, ROHM, Muscate, Oman

Today's most sought-after opera bass will enthral audiences with his richly lyrical voice and dashing presence onstage Ildar Abdrazakov has earned his rightful place among the opera stars of today. His rich, powerful yet refined bass and his compelling stage presence lead critics to hail the Grammy Award-winner for his “robust sound and lyrical vigor” in challenging roles including the lead of Verdi’s Attila and Don Basilio in Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. Abdrazakov debuted at Milan’s famous La Scala in 2001 when he was only twenty-five years of age; the Russian star has since become a perennial favourite of both critics and music-lovers in leading opera venues worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera, Covent Garden and Vienna State Opera. He has performed as a concert artist with London’s BBC Proms and at Carnegie Hall, as well as with prestigious international orchestras including the Chicago Symphony and Vienna Philharmonic. “[A] sensational bass… who has just about everything – imposing sound, beautiful legato, oodles of finesse.” – The Independent, Londo