Scarpia in Tosca with Arizona Opera

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"As Scarpia, Aleksey Bogdanov sang with resounding tones 

that carried through the Te Deum's heavy orchestration."

- Opera Today

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Lionel in The Maid of Orléans with Odyssey Opera

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"Aleksey Bogdanov was a standout for his resonant,

flexible baritone as the Burgundian Knight Lionel."

- The Boston Globe

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"Lionel, a role short but intense, enters the scene at

fever pitch which rarely subsides. Aleksey Bogdanov's 

ringing high baritone typified the bold warrior,

casting an ardent glow."

- Bachtrack.com

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"In the brief role of Lionel, Aleksey Bogdanov

found the bold strength of the battle-worn character.

His love duet with Joan in Act 3 was achingly beautiful

and made the most of their flash-in-the-pan romance."

- Boston Classical Review

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"With his rich, smooth baritone, Aleksey Bogdanov's Lionel 

presented the perfect foil as he and Aldrich poured

everything they had into the great love duet capturing 

the myriad of emotions assigned to their characters,

in some of the most beautiful singing of the evening."

- OPERA-L

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Jack Rance in La fanciulla del West with Opera Carolina

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"Aleksey Bogdanov was both intimidating and

sympathetic as Rance, and brought a dark,

rich baritone with plenty of luster to the part."

- Opera News

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"Rance's part requires that he distinguish himself 

among all these other men, which Bogdanov certainly did; 

his singing was not only beautiful but characterful."     

- The Charlotte Observer

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"A tall, handsome man, Mr. Bogdanov's Sheriff was appropriately 

masculine and multi-dimensional. His baritone is dark toned

and large, with a swaggery grit that allowed the singer

to cut through the orchestral fabric with apparent ease."

- Newoutpost.com

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"As Sheriff Jack Rance, baritone Aleksey Bogdanov is a powerful, 

menacing presence - Scarpia - like in his driving urges."

- cvnc.org

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"Clad in a suit of a hue that seemed drawn from Lake Tahoe,

Bogdanov was a thrillingly-sung Rance who was all the more 

dangerous for being so debonair."

- Voix des Arts 

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"Il tris d'assi degli artisti era completato da Aleksey Bogdanov 

che ha messo a disposizione di Jack Rance, il viscido Sceriffo,

 la sua bella voce, di bel timbro scuro e potente." 

- l'Opera International Magazine

 

 Scarpia in Tosca with Opera North

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"...put in the shade by Aleksey Bogdanov’s superb Scarpia.

The Russian–American baritone, in granitic voice, offered

star quality in every way. The text was scrupulously shaped,

with considerable dynamic range and a musical finesse the

role rarely receives. Dark-haired and pale, Bogdanov made as

sensual and sexy a Scarpia as we’ve seen since the heyday of

Milnes and Díaz: he telegraphed, to both Tosca and his audience,

his enjoyment of his own villainy. This near-vampirish concept

got unexpected backup from a live bat that dive-bombed Bogdanov."

 - Opera News

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov, as the flagitious Baron Scarpia, crafted a

performance of cleverly observed idiosyncrasies and louche gestures. 

His voice, wonderfully grave and sonorous, gave Scarpia's Act II credo 

of rough wooing, "Già, mi dicon venal" a richly  dripping lasciviousness; 

and throughout his sadistic cat-and-mouse game with Tosca, his head 

cocked to one side, lips pursed as if sucking marrow from a bone, 

Bogdanov's Scarpia was the very embodiment of corrosive and  

unregenerate will-to-power."

- myscena.org

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"It is Bogdanov's Scarpia, however, that will never fade from memory

and could haunt my dreams. From the moment he thunders onto the

stage to a chorus of jackboots making their way through the audience,

he is poisonous. He bullies the sacristan and starts playing mind games

with Tosca. His personal brand of evil blossoms in Act II, commanding

Cavaradossi's torture and taunting Tosca with his threats of rape.

He is utterly hateful, but never cartoonish. As my companion noted,

even his groping of Tosca is realistic, and it makes the skin crawl."

- ArtfulEdge

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"This production is blessed to have Bogdanov,

who is as fine an actor as he is a singer. 

Bogdanov commands attention the minute

he comes on stage in Act I, and he holds it

all the way through. He pays attention to

the small details: there's even a flicker of

something that looks, for a mere second,

like shame, or at least reflection, when

Tosca upbraids him for his coarse cynicism."

- Valley News  

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"Opera North had a stellar villain in bass-baritone 

Aleksey Bogdanov with both the physical and vocal presence

to terrorize. Bogdanov did this, singing beautifully, 

and with grandeur. Now that's a villain."

- The Barre Montpellier Times Argus

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Anton Rubinstein's The Demon at The Cutler Majestic Theatre

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"He's magnificent...with a voice as infinite as those galaxies,

and infinitely attentive to the nuances of his text."

- The Boston Musical Intelligencer

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"The vocal excitement of the evening - and I mean excitement -

was provided by the young baritone Aleksey Bogdanov as the Demon. 

From his opening monologue in which he displayed a strong, powerful

voice, Bogdanov let you know that he was a singer to pay attention to -

and a name to remember - but how could you not? He commanded

every scene he was in. And for a Demon, a figure cursed of God,

Bogdanov was remarkably sympathetic. He made us see and feel

his estrangement from society, even as he wreaked havoc on humans. 

Bogdanov's voice, rich and articulate through its registers,

like molten chocolate, makes his conquest believable."

- Berkshire Fine Arts 

 

Nourabad in Les pêcheurs de perles with Tulsa Opera

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov as the high priest Nourabad

more than lived up to the final syllable of the character’s name,

played here as an out-and-out villain, complete with bullwhip

and maniacal laugh — at times, Bogdanov reminded one of

the villain from 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.'"

- Tulsa World

 

"Russian American baritone Aleksey Bogdanov as the high priest,

Nourabad, adds a needed contrast...Bogdanov is a little over-the-top

as the villain of the opera, with his maniacal laugh and cracking

a huge bullwhip. After all, he is a Brahmin (Hindu) priest pledged

to gentleness and to never hurt a living thing. Of course, this is a

version of priest that lives on an isolated island, so things might

have evolved differently there."

- TheatreJones

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Peter in Hansel and Gretel with Washington National Opera

 

 "No voice is more welcome in Hansel and Gretel than baritone
Aleksey Bogdanov, richly expressive as the worker who

recently scored a basket of goods..."

- BroadwayWorld.com

 

"More than fine was Aleksey Bogdanov, a Domingo-Cafritz alumnus who

is by way of becoming a WNO stalwart this season; he stood out not only

because of his warm and confident singing, but because he, almost alone

among the cast, could be understood."

- The Washington Post

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov's happily tipsy Father lightened the mood."

- Ionarts

 

"Most impressive vocally was Russian-American baritone

Aleksey Bogdanov, who sang joyfully and with great authority."

- The Georgetowner

 

"The father, played by baritone Aleksey Bogdanov, sings a booming

and cheerful role reminiscent of Father Christmas himself." 

- DCMetroTheaterArts

 

"Father Peter, Aleksey Bogdanov, is a wonderfully happy-go-lucky

father whose soothing baritone blends impeccably..."

- MDTheaterGuide 

 

Governor George Wallace in Appomattox with Washington National Opera

 

"Standouts among the really wonderful cast included Aleksey Bogdanov

with a pitch-perfect oiliness as George Wallace."

- The Washington Post

 

"Matters pick up considerably in Act 2, with the arrival of LBJ...his scenes with George Wallace 

(a splendidly slimy Aleksey Bogdanov) are hilarious."

- The Wall Street Journal

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov had a memorable turn as a loathsome George Wallace."

- The Classical Review

 

"As 'that bastard George Wallace' Aleksey Bogdanov and LBJ have an

entertaining scene together, in which LBJ, as was his wont, attempts

to physically intimidate Wallace."

- DCMetroTheaterArts  

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov is in fine form as

segregationist Governor George Wallace." 

- Examiner.com

 

Escamillo in Carmen with Washington National Opera

 

"Baritone Aleksey Bogdanov is a robust Escamillo; his rendition of the 

'Toreador Song,' 'Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre,' was full of bravado

and confidence. Bogdanov’s performance leaves little doubt as to how

the bullfighter could turn Carmen’s head." 

- DCMetroTheaterArts

 

Sharpless in Madama Butterfly at The Glimmerglass Festival

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov was a firm-voiced Sharpless, dignified even in despair."

- The New York Times  

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov was a fine Sharpless, delineating the consul's

moral dilemma through careful attention to the text."

- Opera News

 

"As Sharpless, Aleksey Bogdanov commanded a handsome dark quality

wedded to a solid baritone. His rich singing and effective presence

actually made the role memorable."

- Opera Today

 

"Highest accolades go to baritone Aleksey Bogdanov as Sharpless.

His performance was so engaging that, without upstaging his colleagues, 

he almost shifted the opera's focus to his character's own emotional turmoil."

 - Broad Street Review

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov, as Sharpless, makes the consummate diplomat,

sympathetic but tragically innefective. He is that rare thing,

a thinking singer.He makes clear his every thought process. 

His voice carries a rich, mature sound..." 

- DC Theatre Scene

 

"Bogdanov's expressive acting and velvety baritone exude empathy..."

- Syracuse Post-Standard

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov sang Sharpless with uncommon depth

and sensitivity. In addition to substantial artistry,

he has enormous stage presence and intelligence."

- Operatoonity.com

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov incarne à merveille l'embarass du consul et sa

clairvoyance devant le comportement de Pinkerton."

- Le Devoir

 

Eugene Onegin at Edmonton Opera

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov plays Onegin for the dark side of the character...

and he brings to it a steely, dark-hued baritone, dominating but world-weary..."

- Edmonton Journal

 

"A strong and dashing figure onstage, I was reminded of Mr. Darcy from 

Pride and Prejudice. He has a rich, full voice that makes you understand

why Tatyana loves him and Olga loves to flirt with him." 

- Finster Finds

 

Escamillo in Carmen at The Atlanta Opera

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov rounded out the international cast

with a confident portrayal of Escamillo. Bogdanov's voice

rumbles rivetingly from top to bottom."

- Opera News

 

"In his Atlanta Opera debut, Aleksey Bogdanov delivered a charming

Escamillo with ability and presence, all complimented by the warm

texture of his baritone voice."

- Atlanta Examiner

 

"...an arousing potrayal of Escamillo, the bullfighter and José's

rival. Bogdanov's steely voice was penetrating, an acoustic gift

to squillo-loving opera fanatics."

- ArtsATL.com

 

"He was the possessor of an even, well-placed voice capable of caressing

the suave contours of his music. During his altercation with Don José in

the third act, he was approporiately debonair and cocky, and reserved his

sweetest tone for his final exchanges with Carmen. Looks wise, he exuded

a dangerous sexuality onstage."

- newoutpost.com

 

Escamillo in Carmen at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov had all the moxie needed to voice a preening,

pompous Escamillo. His tightly focused, riveting baritone made

short order of the Toreador song..."

- Opera Today

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov is an ideal Escamillo - a preening,

self-satisfied showoff who understands exactly what

he's getting into with Carmen. His Act Two 'Toreador Song'

has all the swagger and flash you could wish for."

- KDHX.org

 

"As Carmen's second conquest, Escamillo, Aleksey Bogdanov did a fine

job of backing up the toreador's swagger with a strong bass-baritone."

- Oregon Music News

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov's robust and melodic

rendering of Escamillo is spot-on."

- Riverfront Times

 

"Making his first appearance with Opera Theatre of St. Louis

since 2008 is Aleksey Bogdanov as Escamillo.

His solos are simply incredible. He vibrantly drenches

Escamillo in extreme bravado and joyful boastfulness..."

- KDHX.org 

 

"He made the most of his big tune, the 'Toreador' song;

his distinctly Slavic vocal production will make him a natural

for the big Russian roles one day."

- Saint Louis Post-Dispatch

 

Don Giovanni at Washington National Opera

 

"Bogdanov as Don Giovanni was insistently defiant and commanding."

- The Washington Post

 

"Bogdanov especially - a fine actor and singer, brought to life everything

he did. He could have given lessons to some of his fellow cast members."

- Seen and Heard International

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov, an alumnus of WNO's Domingo-Cafritz

Young Artist Program, was the fresh-voiced, vivid Masetto."

- Opera News

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov proved himself a fine Mozartean."

- Opera Warhorses

 

Figaro in Le Nozze di Figaro at Washington National Opera

 

"Figaro and Count were nicely contrasted - the former sung with

distinctive color and affability by baritone Aleksey Bogdanov."

- The Washington Post

 

"Bogdanov stole the show with his voluminous vocals, comedic timing,

and ability to move - even roll around the stage while holding a note."

- NBCWashington.com

 

Escamillo in Carmen at The Glimmerglass Festival

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov, the delight of the evening, is a barrel-chested

baritone with an incredibly powerful voice...world-class vocal technique

and commanding stage presence. The audience showered him with a

lengthy ovation...Bogdanov was built for this role."

- Operapulse.com

 

"The toreador was portrayed with assurance by Aleksey Bogdanov.

An imposing figure, Bogdanov exuded charisma. His "Toreador Song"

was clearly the hit of the evening."

- Ithaca Times

 

Doctor/Boilermaker in Heart of Darkness with Opera Parallèle

 

"Baritone Aleksey Bogdanov was a hearty, funny Boilermaker."

- San Francisco Classical Voice

 

"Bogdanov's low notes as Doctor and

Boilermaker were forceful yet humorous." 

- Opera Tattler