Andrei Maksimov, baritone, is known for the "distinctive warmth and clarity of his voice", as well as his "compelling presence on stage". His performances are marked by a strong sense of character and musical integrity, balancing technical precision with psychological depth.

A graduate of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory in 2020, Andrei gained early experience in a wide range of roles at the Conservatory Theatre, including Onegin (Eugene Onegin), Robert (Iolanta), Guglielmo (Così fan tutte), Ferdinand (Betrothal in a Monastery), and Giorgio Germont (La Traviata). During this period, he was also a member of the Mariinsky Theatre’s Young Singers Academy, where he expanded his repertoire to include Fiorello (Il barbiere di Siviglia), the Flemish Deputies (Don Carlo), and the title role in Brundibár. He also participated actively in chamber music and contemporary opera performances, demonstrating a broad artistic curiosity.

In 2019, Andrei joined the Academy of the Teatro Comunale di Modena, working under renowned mentors including Mariella Devia, Nicola Martinucci, and Michele Pertusi. That same year, he sang Il Barone di Trombonok (Il viaggio a Reims) at the Accademia Rossiniana "Alberto Zedda" in Pesaro.

He continued his training at the Berlin Opera Academy in 2021 and 2022, performing Eisenstein in Die Fledermaus. Around this time, he received several international distinctions, including Third Prize and the Public Prize at the 8th George Enesco Vocal Competition in Paris (2021), Eva Kleiniz award of Concorso Lirico Portofino 2022 as well as First Prize at the 2023 Hans Staud Musikpreis in Vienna. He was also a finalist at the Ningbo Opera Competition in China in 2024.

As a member of the Opera Studio of the Opéra National du Rhin in the 2022/23 season, Andrei appeared as Don Magnifico (La Cenerentola), Captain and Hermann Augustus (Candide), and the Mandarin (Turandot), earning praise for the depth and versatility of his interpretations. In 2023, he performed Enrico in Il campanello at the Opéra de Chambre de Genève, drawing critical acclaim for both vocal and dramatic performance.

He holds a Master’s degree in Specialized Music Performance – Opera from the Bern University of Applied Sciences and is currently a member of the Opera Studio at the Wiener Staatsoper. His 2024/25 season includes Paris (Roméo et Juliette), Donald (Billy Budd), and Fiorello (Il barbiere di Siviglia). In January 2025, Andrei made his role debut as Masetto in a mis en espace production of Don Giovanni at the Auditorium Rainier III in Monte Carlo, conducted by Bertrand de Billy — a performance praised for its vocal strength and stage vitality.

In the summer 2024 Andrei performed Guglielmo (Così fan tutte) and the title role in Don Giovanni at the Vienna Opera Festival at the Musikverein under the baton of Toby Purser. In the 2025 edition of the Vienna Opera Festival, Andrei will return as Giorgio Germont (La traviata) and take on the roles of Escamillo (Carmen) and the Count (Le nozze di Figaro), marking his role debut as Conte Almaviva.

Looking ahead to the 2025/26 season at the Wiener Staatsoper, Andrei will appear as Masetto (Don Giovanni), Fiorello (Il barbiere di Siviglia), Yamadori (Madama Butterfly), and the Hunter (Rusalka), among other roles. He will also cover Valentin (Faust) and Schaunard (La bohème).