Evgeny Nikitin

Evgeny Nikitin (born 1973 in Murmansk) is a Russian baritone who graduated from the St. Petersburg Conservatory and made his early debut at the Mariinsky Theatre. He has performed at major houses including the Metropolitan Opera, Théâtre du Châtelet, Opéra (Paris) and the Bayerische Staatsoper, and is noted for his Wagnerian roles. In 2012 he was withdrawn from the Bayreuth Festival amid controversy over past tattoos and a teenage black metal background.

Recorded 'Wagner Opera arias' with the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège conducted by Christian Arming; collaborated with mezzo-soprano Michaela Schuster on excerpts mentioned in the review.

A generally positive review of Evgeny Nikitin's 'Wagner Opera arias' recording that praises his Wagnerian interpretations while recounting the 2012 Bayreuth tattoo controversy. The reviewer highlights strong performances from excerpts of Flying Dutchman, Lohengrin, Tannhäuser, Götterdämmerung and Die Walküre. Noted collaborators include Michaela Schuster, the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège and conductor Christian Arming.

For:Opera and Wagner enthusiasts; classical music listeners; readers interested in artist controversies.