"Aleksey Bogdanov's superb Scarpia, 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. Bogdanov made as sensual and sexy a Scarpia as we've seen since the heyday of Milnes and Diaz." - Opera News

 

 

"Aleksey Bogdanov was both intimidating and sympathetic as Jack Rance, and brought a dark, rich baritone with plenty of luster to the part." - Opera News

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​​​​"Bogdanov sounded marvelous and projected the implicit gravitas of Shchelkalov's haunting music: he is a major addition to the Met roster." - Opera News

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"Aleksey Bogdanov rounded out the cast with a confident portrayal of Escamillo. Bogdanov's voice rumbles rivetingly from top to bottom." - Opera News