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Daniil Chesnokov

In the choir since 2022

Born in Kovrov, a city in Vladimirskaya oblast’. Graduated from the department of Vocal Studies at the Moscow State Conservatory. Since 2022 is a member of the musicAeterna choir.

During the years 2011 and 2012 was a choir soloist of the Sretensky Monastery Choir, as a member of which he toured Russia, China and the USA. From 2013 to 2016 performed at Bolshoi Theatre as a participant of the Youth Opera Program. He made his debut on the stage of the Bolshoi Theatre in the role of a Flemish envoy in Verdi’s opera Don Carlos. On the stage of Bolshoy he also sang Colline in La bohème, Dottore Grenvil in La traviata, Skula in Prince Igor, police officer in Boris Godunov etc. He took part in the recording of the opera The Children of Rosenthal by Leonid Desyatnikov under the conduction of Alexander Vedernikov, singing in the role of Rosenthal’s second colleague.

He was a participant of the Yuri Bashmet International Music Festival in Yaroslavl and the Verbier Music Festival in Switzerland. He trained at the Academy of the La Scala Theatre in Italy, where he studied with Renato Bruson, Luciana d’Intino, Giuseppe Sabbattini and other singers. From 2016 to 2017, he completed an internship at the Komische Oper Berlin.

Over the season 2018-2019 he was a soloist of the Galina Vishnevskaya Opera Center. Since 2019, he has been actively collaborating with the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia, which is directed and conducted by Vladimir Spivakov.

HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO FIND A BALANCE BETWEEN A SOLO CAREER AND PERFORMING IN A CHOIR?
It so happened that in my musical career, solo and choral work are closely intertwined. There are certain challenges to it, but, on the other hand, it allows you not to get stuck in one place, gives an impetus to professional and personal development.
WHAT VOCAL PARTS AND WORKS WOULD YOU LIKE TO PERFORM?
The solo in Verdi's Requiem, I think, is a dream material in the oratorio genre for any bass. I would also like to go once more through the experience of performing the part of Raphael from Haydn's Creation. As for the choral repertoire, I would prefer polyphonic madrigals by Baroque and Renaissance composers.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE VOCAL PARTS?
I have always been attracted to the role of Mephisto from Gounod's opera. The elegance of French music, the melody and expressiveness of the language, the versatility of the character make me want to someday present this character on stage. If to choose from not the most popular, but no less beautiful operas, I would single out Verdi's "Simon Boccanegra" with the bass role of Jacopo Fiesco.
WHAT'S ON YOUR PLAYLIST?
Allen Stone, Nickelback, London Grammar, and Seal have long established themselves in my playlist. I can listen to something heavier while working out. And among the latest musical discoveries are indie artists Sol Seppy and RY X.
WHAT IS YOUR PERFECT DAY OFF LIKE?
Taking a stroll in the woods or in the park, preferably without a smartphone (such a "digital detox" is very important nowadays). Doing sports — in my case, it's martial arts, table tennis, and lately quite often volleyball. Watching a good movie in the evening in a pleasant company.

musicAeterna choir events

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An event of Diaghilev Festival

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)

Augelletti, ruscelletti, aria of Mary Cleophas from the oratorio La Resurrezione, HWV 47 (1708)

Zadok the Priest, Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 (1727)

E pur così in un giorno – Piangerò la sorte mia, recitative and aria of Cleopatra from the opera Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17 (1724)

Welcome as the Dawn of Day, duet from the oratorio Solomon, HWV 67 (1749)

Disserratevi, o porte d’Averno, aria of the Angel from the oratorio The Resurrection (La Resurrezione), HWV 47 (1708)

Ah! Crudel nel pianto mio, aria of Armida from the opera Rinaldo, HWV 78 (1711)

Overture to the opera Agrippina, HWV 6 (1709–1710)

Sarabande from the Partita in G major for solo harpsichord, HWV 450 (1700–1705)

De torrente in via bibet, duet with chorus from the psalm Dixit Dominus, HWV 232 (1707)

Oh, Let the Merry Bells Ring Round, aria with chorus from the oratorio L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55 (1740)

Piangete sì, piangete, aria of Mary Cleophas from the oratorio La Resurrezione, HWV 47 (1708)

As With Rosy Steps the Morn, recitative and aria of Irene from the oratorio Theodora, HWV 68 (1750)

Alla Hornpipe, No. 2 from Water Music Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349 (1716–1717)

Pena tiranna, aria of Dardano from the opera Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11 (1715)

Amarti sì vorrei, aria of Agilea from the opera Teseo, HWV 9 (1713)

Fermati! / No, crudel!, duet of Armida and Rinaldo from the opera Rinaldo, HWV 78 (1711)

He Saw the Lovely Youth, chorus from the oratorio Theodora, HWV 68 (1750)

Ah! Stigie larve — Vaghe pupille, recitative and aria of Orlando from the opera Orlando, HWV 31 (1733)

Oh Love Divine, Thou Source of Fame, chorus from the oratorio Theodora, HWV 68 (1750)

Performers:
musicAeterna orchestra and choir
musicAeterna Dance company
artists from the Anton Rubinstein Academy

Conductor – Teodor Currentzis

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An event of Diaghilev Festival

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)

Augelletti, ruscelletti, aria of Mary Cleophas from the oratorio La Resurrezione, HWV 47 (1708)

Zadok the Priest, Coronation Anthem No. 1, HWV 258 (1727)

E pur così in un giorno – Piangerò la sorte mia, recitative and aria of Cleopatra from the opera Giulio Cesare in Egitto, HWV 17 (1724)

Welcome as the Dawn of Day, duet from the oratorio Solomon, HWV 67 (1749)

Disserratevi, o porte d’Averno, aria of the Angel from the oratorio The Resurrection (La Resurrezione), HWV 47 (1708)

Ah! Crudel nel pianto mio, aria of Armida from the opera Rinaldo, HWV 78 (1711)

Overture to the opera Agrippina, HWV 6 (1709–1710)

Sarabande from the Partita in G major for solo harpsichord, HWV 450 (1700–1705)

De torrente in via bibet, duet with chorus from the psalm Dixit Dominus, HWV 232 (1707)

Oh, Let the Merry Bells Ring Round, aria with chorus from the oratorio L’Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato, HWV 55 (1740)

Piangete sì, piangete, aria of Mary Cleophas from the oratorio La Resurrezione, HWV 47 (1708)

As With Rosy Steps the Morn, recitative and aria of Irene from the oratorio Theodora, HWV 68 (1750)

Alla Hornpipe, No. 2 from Water Music Suite No. 2 in D major, HWV 349 (1716–1717)

Pena tiranna, aria of Dardano from the opera Amadigi di Gaula, HWV 11 (1715)

Amarti sì vorrei, aria of Agilea from the opera Teseo, HWV 9 (1713)

Fermati! / No, crudel!, duet of Armida and Rinaldo from the opera Rinaldo, HWV 78 (1711)

He Saw the Lovely Youth, chorus from the oratorio Theodora, HWV 68 (1750)

Ah! Stigie larve — Vaghe pupille, recitative and aria of Orlando from the opera Orlando, HWV 31 (1733)

Oh Love Divine, Thou Source of Fame, chorus from the oratorio Theodora, HWV 68 (1750)

Performers:
musicAeterna orchestra and choir
musicAeterna Dance company
artists from the Anton Rubinstein Academy

Conductor – Teodor Currentzis

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Marina Tsvetaeva’s Evening Gathering
a cross-genre performance

Director: Elizaveta Moroz
Conductor: Evgeny Vorobyov
Set design: Sergey Kretenchuk
Lighting design: Alexander Romanov
Video art: Maria Varakhalina
Costumes: Elizaveta Moroz and Sergey Kretenchuk

Featuring:
Soloists of the musicAeterna choir and orchestra
musicAeterna Сhoir
Yanina Lakoba, actress

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An event of Diaghilev Festival

Playwright Bertolt Brecht
Composer Kurt Weill
Director Nina Vorobyeva
Set Designer Asya Mukhina
Lighting Designer Ruslan Mayorov
Choreographer Anna Garafeeva
Conductor Ilya Gaisin

Performers:
Guest artists
musicAeterna Orchestra and Choir

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An event of Diaghilev Festival

Playwright Bertolt Brecht
Composer Kurt Weill
Director Nina Vorobyeva
Set Designer Asya Mukhina
Lighting Designer Ruslan Mayorov
Choreographer Anna Garafeeva
Conductor Ilya Gaisin

Performers:
Guest artists
musicAeterna Orchestra and Choir

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