Andrei Maksimov

Andrei Maksimov is versatile composer and an operatic baritone with formal musical education from the St. Petersburg State Conservatory. His work ranges from chamber music to large vocal forms, shaped by literature and dramatic narrative. His recent compositions include the vocal cycle Catalan Melodies and the anti-war oratorio Poets. As a singer, Andrei works at the Wiener Staatsoper, and his experience on stage strongly influences his writing, giving his music a theatrical expression.