Mikhail Anatolyevich Svetlov (born Krutikov; Russian: Михаил Анатольевич Светлов) is a Russian bass known for the range and beauty of his voice as well as his acting ability. His voice was described by The Washington Post as a "titanic, all-encompassing bass".[1] He was nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award for a recording of Stravinsky's Histoire du Soldat and is the first Russian bass ever to perform the title roles in Don Giovanni and The Flying Dutchman.
Svetlov studied piano, choral conducting and graduated as a singer from Moscow Conservatory. International career began with a very prestigious and successful debut at the Wexford Festival. Since winning the prestigious Viotti International Competition, praised for his rare technique in the bel canto style, Svetlov was immediately admitted to the permanent troupe of the Bolshoi Theater, as a principal soloist. Numerous important engagements have included performances with the Bolshoi on their tour at New York's Metropolitan Opera and critically acclaimed debuts at Teatro Alla Scala (La Scala) and Royal Albert Hall in London.
Svetlov's discography includes the world premiere of Rachmaninov's The Miserly Knight and Serov's Judith on Le Chant du Monde, Shostakovich's The Gamblers recorded by Capriccio on Delta Music and Prokofiev's Bethrothal in a Monastery recorded by Melodia on BMG Classics, Shostakovich's 14th Symphony on Virgin Classics, and Grammy nominated in 2003 Stravinsky's Histoire du Soldat on Koch International Classics.[3] "Russian Songs"(Mighty Five) recorded by Naxos in 2011.
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Desmeules, Raynald, Review: Bluebeard's Castle/Erwartung, Opera de Quebec, Opera Canada, December 2008 (accessed via subscription 28 January 2010)
Johnson, Lawrence A., Review: Káta Kabanová, Florida Grand Opera, Opera News, June 2001
New Zealand Herald, , 20 August 2007 (accessed via subscription 28 January 2010)
Porter, Cecelia, , Washington Post, 19 April 2001, p. C9 (accessed via subscription 28 January 2010)
Walton, Kenneth, "International season kicks off with thrilling Russian fairytale", The Scotsman, 24 September 2004.
WNYC, Classical Grammy Nominations, 7 January 2003
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Mikhail Svetlov official website
January 01, 1970
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