Sergei Leiferkus

Russian Operatic Baritone

Sergei Leiferkus is a distinguished Russian baritone, renowned for his powerful voice and dramatic intensity. Born on April 4, 1946, in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, he has established a prolific career in both opera and concert performances. Leiferkus graduated from the Leningrad Conservatory and quickly gained recognition for his vocal prowess. He became particularly noted for his interpretations of Russian operatic roles, such as those in the works of Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky, but his repertoire extends well beyond that to include key roles in operas by Verdi, Wagner, and other Western composers.