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Andrei Maksimov’s Masetto at the Staatsoper in Recent Reviews
"Andrei Maksimov was Masetto. His energy and stage confidence complemented the couple’s comic moments"
PRESSHUB
"The duo formed by Anita Monserrat (Zerlina) and Andrei Maksimov (Masetto) provided the touch of freshness and lightness needed to relieve the overall somber tone of the production. (...) Maksimov, for his part, delivered a solid performance, offering an honest and well-balanced Masetto within the cast."
PLATEAMAGAZINE
"Anita Monserrat and Andrei Maksimov (Zerlina and Masetto) brought lightness and naturalness, providing balance within the ensemble"
OPERALOVERS
PRESSHUB
"The duo formed by Anita Monserrat (Zerlina) and Andrei Maksimov (Masetto) provided the touch of freshness and lightness needed to relieve the overall somber tone of the production. (...) Maksimov, for his part, delivered a solid performance, offering an honest and well-balanced Masetto within the cast."
PLATEAMAGAZINE
"Anita Monserrat and Andrei Maksimov (Zerlina and Masetto) brought lightness and naturalness, providing balance within the ensemble"
OPERALOVERS
Opern Air at the Wiener Staatsoper
On September 7, 2025, the Vienna State Opera presented its first ever open-air gala concert, Opern Air, in the Burggarten. The event marked the 80th anniversary of the destruction of the Opera House in 1945 and the 70th anniversary of its reopening in 1955. Conducted by Bertrand de Billy, the evening brought together some of the greatest names in opera, including Elīna Garanča, Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Benjamin Bernheim, and Boris Pinkhasovich, alongside the Vienna State Opera Orchestra and Chorus.
Among the highlights was the performance of Mozart’s trio Soave sia il vento from Così fan tutte, sung by Opera Studio members Andrei Maksimov, Anita Monserrat, and Hanna-Theres Weigl. In just two and a half minutes, Mozart’s music created a moment of perfect harmony—an atmosphere both intimate and expansive, reaching the thousands gathered in the Burggarten, the audiences watching live on ORF III, and viewers around the world via livestream.
Among the highlights was the performance of Mozart’s trio Soave sia il vento from Così fan tutte, sung by Opera Studio members Andrei Maksimov, Anita Monserrat, and Hanna-Theres Weigl. In just two and a half minutes, Mozart’s music created a moment of perfect harmony—an atmosphere both intimate and expansive, reaching the thousands gathered in the Burggarten, the audiences watching live on ORF III, and viewers around the world via livestream.
2025/26 Season at the Wiener Staatsoper
In the 2025/26 season, baritone Andrei Maksimov continues his artistic journey as a member of the Wiener Staatsoper’s Opera Studio.
In October, he will return as Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia, directed by Herbert Fritsch and conducted by Gianluca Capuano.
Following his acclaimed performance as Masetto in Don Giovanni at the Auditorium Rainier III in Monte Carlo, Andrei will now appear in the role in Barrie Kosky’s celebrated production at the Wiener Staatsoper, conducted by Christoph Koncz.
He will also take the stage as Ruffiak in György Ligeti’s Le Grand Macabre, in a bold production by Jan Lauwers, conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado. In March he will perform as Prince Yamadori in Anthony Minghella’s iconic staging of Madama Butterfly (conductor: Giampaolo Bisanti), and as the Hunter in Rusalka, directed by Sven-Eric Bechtolf and conducted by Robert Jindra.
Additionally, Andrei will cover the roles of Valentin in Faust and Schaunard in La bohème, continuing to expand his repertoire at one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses.
In October, he will return as Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia, directed by Herbert Fritsch and conducted by Gianluca Capuano.
Following his acclaimed performance as Masetto in Don Giovanni at the Auditorium Rainier III in Monte Carlo, Andrei will now appear in the role in Barrie Kosky’s celebrated production at the Wiener Staatsoper, conducted by Christoph Koncz.
He will also take the stage as Ruffiak in György Ligeti’s Le Grand Macabre, in a bold production by Jan Lauwers, conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado. In March he will perform as Prince Yamadori in Anthony Minghella’s iconic staging of Madama Butterfly (conductor: Giampaolo Bisanti), and as the Hunter in Rusalka, directed by Sven-Eric Bechtolf and conducted by Robert Jindra.
Additionally, Andrei will cover the roles of Valentin in Faust and Schaunard in La bohème, continuing to expand his repertoire at one of the world’s most prestigious opera houses.
Andrei Maksimov's Acclaimed Debut as Masetto in Monte Carlo
On January 19, 2025, Andrei Maksimov made his debut as Masetto in Mozart's Don Giovanni at the Auditorium Rainier III in Monte Carlo. This special semi-staged performance, part of the Opéra de Monte-Carlo’s 2024/25 season, has been conducted by the renowned Bertrand de Billy, a maestro celebrated for his mastery of the Mozartian repertoire. The performance featured a distinguished cast, including Davide Luciano as Don Giovanni and Andrea Carroll as Zerlina.
Maksimov's portrayal of Masetto was well-received, with Classique News noting, "un très bon Andrei Maksimov en Masetto." This performance also marked Maksimov's biggest role to date with Wiener Staatsoper, a testament to his growing recognition as an accomplished baritone.
Maksimov's portrayal of Masetto was well-received, with Classique News noting, "un très bon Andrei Maksimov en Masetto." This performance also marked Maksimov's biggest role to date with Wiener Staatsoper, a testament to his growing recognition as an accomplished baritone.
Andrei Maksimov joined the Young Artist Program of the Wiener Staatsoper for seasons 24/25 and 25/26
After earning his Master’s degree in Opera from the Bern University of Applied Sciences, baritone Andrei Maksimov is poised to continue his artistic development in Austria.
In the 2024/25 season, he will take on a diverse array of roles that highlight both his vocal versatility and dramatic presence. His engagements include Paris in Roméo et Juliette, Donald in Billy Budd, and Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia, where his natural comedic flair and stage charisma will come to the fore.
Additional appearances are scheduled throughout the season, affirming Maksimov’s emergence as a dynamic and compelling presence on the operatic stage.
In the 2024/25 season, he will take on a diverse array of roles that highlight both his vocal versatility and dramatic presence. His engagements include Paris in Roméo et Juliette, Donald in Billy Budd, and Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia, where his natural comedic flair and stage charisma will come to the fore.
Additional appearances are scheduled throughout the season, affirming Maksimov’s emergence as a dynamic and compelling presence on the operatic stage.
Andrei Maksimov won the first prize at the 2nd Hans Staud Musikpreis in Vienna
"With his performance of Largo al factotum, Figaro's aria from "Il barbiere di Siviglia" by Gioachino Rossini, St. Petersburg-born baritone Andrei Maksimov won over the expert jury" at the prestigious Hans Staud Musikpreis competition. His interpretation of this demanding aria showcased not only his vocal prowess but also his commanding stage presence, earning him top honors and solidifying his reputation as an emerging talent in the classical music scene. This achievement highlights Maksimov’s growing prominence as a baritone capable of tackling some of opera’s most challenging roles.
biography
| Andrei Maksimov is an Austria-based baritone currently singing in the Wiener Staatsoper. Born in St. Petersburg, he completed his Master’s studies at the Bern Academy of the Arts before continuing his career in Europe, particularly in Vienna, where he has developed a broad repertoire of lyric and lyric-dramatic baritone roles. A graduate of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory (2020), Andrei gained early stage experience at the Conservatory Theatre, performing roles such as Onegin (Eugene Onegin), Robert (Iolanta), and Ferdinand (Betrothal in a Monastery). During this period, he was also a member of the Mariinsky Theatre’s Young Singers Academy, where he appeared as Fiorello (Il barbiere di Siviglia), and in the title role of Brundibár. In 2019, Andrei joined the Academy of the Teatro Comunale di Modena, working under renowned mentors including Mariella Devia, Nicola Martinucci, Leone Magiera and Michele Pertusi. That same year, he sang Il Barone di Trombonok (Il viaggio a Reims) at the Accademia Rossiniana "Alberto Zedda" in Pesaro. He continued his training at the Berlin Opera Academy in 2021 and 2022, performing Gabriel von Eisenstein in Die Fledermaus. Around this time, he received several international distinctions, including Third Prize and the Public Prize at the 8th George Enesco Vocal Competition in Paris (2021), Eva Kleiniz award of Concorso Lirico Portofino 2022 as well as First Prize at the 2023 Hans Staud Musikpreis in Vienna. He was also a finalist at the Ningbo Opera Competition in China in 2024. |
| As a member of the Opéra National du Rhin Opera Studio in the 2022/23 season, Andrei performed the roles of Don Magnifico (La Cenerentola), Captain and Hermann Augustus (Candide), and the Mandarin (Turandot), where his work was noted by the French press for its versatility and strong stage characterization. In 2023, he performed the role of Enrico in Donizetti’s Il campanello at the Opéra de Chambre de Genève under the baton of Franco Trinca. During the 2024/25 season at the Wiener Staatsoper, Andrei appeared as Paris (Roméo et Juliette), Donald (Billy Budd), and Fiorello (Il barbiere di Siviglia). In January 2025, he made his role debut as Masetto in a mise en espace production of Don Giovanni at the Auditorium Rainier III in Monte Carlo under the baton of Bertrand de Billy, receiving positive critical response for the vitality and presence of his performance. In the summer of 2024, he performed Guglielmo (Così fan tutte) and the role of Don Giovanni at the Wiener Festspiele at the Musikverein, conducted by Toby Purser. At the 2025 edition of the festival, he returned as Giorgio Germont (La traviata) and appeared as Escamillo (Carmen) and Count Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro). In the 2025/26 season at the Wiener Staatsoper, a highlight is his appearance as Masetto in Don Giovanni under the baton of Christoph Koncz. Andrei also appears as Fiorello (Il barbiere di Siviglia), Yamadori (Madama Butterfly), the Hunter (Rusalka) and the Jailer in Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites, a role he performed as a last-minute replacement for two performances. He additionally covers Valentin (Faust), Schaunard (La bohème), and the Gamekeeper (Rusalka). The summer of 2026 will see Andrei make his debut in the title role of Rigoletto at the Wiener Festspiele. |
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G. Verdi - Rodrigo's death
"C'est mon jour supreme....Ah, je meurs"
from Don Carlos
"C'est mon jour supreme....Ah, je meurs"
from Don Carlos
Gioachino Rossini - Figaro's Aria
"Largo al factotum"
from Il Barbiere di Siviglia
"Largo al factotum"
from Il Barbiere di Siviglia
W. A. Mozart - Soave sia il vento
from Cosi fan tutte
from Cosi fan tutte
Tierry Tidrow - Noas Aria
"Moment mal, einen moment...Auftakt!"
from Sagt der Walfish zum Thunfish
"Moment mal, einen moment...Auftakt!"
from Sagt der Walfish zum Thunfish
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press
Quant au baryton Andrei Maksimov, impérieux et inquiétant Mandarin, on peut déjà lui prédire une belle carrière en Don Giovanni et en Macbeth.
Un peu en opposition et dans ses différents rôles (dont celui de Capitaine et d’inquisiteur), le baryton Andrei Maksimov se fait l’élève réservé du groupe avec discrétion dans les chants d'ensemble, mais pour mieux déployer sa grande capacité dynamique.
La souple robustesse d’Andreï Maksimov occasionne un Mandarin mieux que probant...
Andrei Maksimov (baryton) était parfait dans ce rôle de père de famille avide d’honneurs si bien dépeint dans les opéras de Domenico Cimarosa (1748-1801) et du jeune Rossini. Sa voix de basso buffo impressionnait par sa puissante projection et un tempérament comique que je ne m’attendais pas à trouver chez un chanteur coutumier de rôles dramatiques: Oui on est partis, sans la boniche qui pleurniche, dit-il en regardant Cenerentola...
Andrei Maksimov incarne un Don Magnifico avare et opulent. Sa voix puissante traduit la personnalité de son personnage borné, occupant tout l’espace sur le plan physique et sonore. Le chanteur fait preuve d’une assurance et d’une maturité marquante lorsqu’il descend dans les basses et son interprétation du personnage est d’autant plus impressionnante que le chanteur est jeune.
Andrei Maksimov capte parfaitement le style néo-médiéval de La chanson d'Orkenise avec une voix de baryton à la projection renversante qu'il arrive à maîtriser quand le texte l'exige. Il sait par exemple user de pianissimos très séducteurs sur les mots Je veux fumer dans Hôtel. Dans un style très différent Sanglots lui donne l'occasion de montrer son tempérament dramatique puissant dans cette magnifique mélodie, concentré du génie du compositeur.
Andrei is a versatile musician and composer whose chamber vocal and instrumental works have been performed extensively across Europe, often featuring him as a performer. In April 2023, his opera Barabbas, set to an original libretto by Vladimir Alkhovik and translated into English by Helen Daniels, premiered at the Biel Volkshaus in Switzerland, performed by the Swiss Opera Studio. The opera explores themes of redemption and moral conflict, further establishing Andrei’s voice in contemporary music.
2024 saw the premieres of two vocal cycles: Catalan Melodies, for soprano and violin to poems by Clementina Arderiu, debuted in Bern and was later recorded in Strasbourg; and Another Song of February, for soprano and baritone to texts by Boris Pasternak, premiered in Hamburg. Both works highlight Andrei’s ability to bring poetry to life through music.
Andrei’s upcoming oratorio Poets, scheduled for the 2025–26 season, explores themes of war and love with a libretto based on the poetry of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, featuring a central love duet between the two poets.
2024 saw the premieres of two vocal cycles: Catalan Melodies, for soprano and violin to poems by Clementina Arderiu, debuted in Bern and was later recorded in Strasbourg; and Another Song of February, for soprano and baritone to texts by Boris Pasternak, premiered in Hamburg. Both works highlight Andrei’s ability to bring poetry to life through music.
Andrei’s upcoming oratorio Poets, scheduled for the 2025–26 season, explores themes of war and love with a libretto based on the poetry of Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, featuring a central love duet between the two poets.
contact
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