Sergei Leiferkus

Sergei Leiferkus is a Russian operatic baritone who began his professional career in the Soviet Union in the 1970s and works primarily within the opera and classical vocal repertoire. His repertoire spans the Russian operatic tradition and Western European works with an emphasis on lyric and dramatic baritone roles, and his career reflects the increased cultural exchange between Russian artists and Western opera institutions from the late 20th century onwards.