Opera Mastery of Nikolai Okhotnikov

The article is dedicated to the world famous Russian bass singer Nikolai Petrovich Okhotnikov. The singer performed leading roles in more than thirty works by Russian, Italian, French and German classics of world opera. Okhotnikov’s repertoire is largely marked by an original interpretation of dramatic images, through which he was able to achieve signifi cant heights in the art of opera. Based on the traditions of the Russian vocal school, instilled in Okhotnikov by his teacher Ivan Ivanovich Pleshakov, the singer became famous for the rich timbre of his voice, the highest skill in acting, and the depth of psychological penetration into the role. Okhotnikov was also widely known as a vocal teacher who trained many talented singers that continued the direction of their teacher.