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1977 in St. Petersburg, Russia

 

Daniil Shtoda is a renowned Russian tenor who has made a name for himself in the world of classical music. Born on December 23, 1978, in Moscow, Shtoda grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a conductor, and his mother was a pianist. From a young age, Shtoda showed a keen interest in music and began taking piano lessons at the age of five. As a child, Shtoda was also interested in sports, particularly ice hockey. However, his love for music eventually won out, and he began studying singing at the Moscow Conservatory. He was a student of the famous Russian tenor Sergei Leiferkus, who recognized Shtoda's talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in opera. Shtoda's career began to take off in the early 2000s when he won several prestigious singing competitions, including the International Tchaikovsky Competition in 2002. This win catapulted him to international fame, and he began receiving invitations to perform at major opera houses around the world. One of Shtoda's most notable performances was his portrayal of Lensky in Tchaikovsky's "Eugene Onegin" at the Royal Opera House in London in 2006. His performance was widely praised by critics, who noted his "rich, warm tenor" and "emotional depth." Shtoda has also performed at other major opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the Paris Opera, and the Vienna State Opera. In addition to his opera performances, Shtoda is also a sought-after concert singer. He has performed with some of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic. He has also collaborated with many of the world's leading conductors, including Valery Gergiev, Sir Simon Rattle, and Riccardo Muti. Shtoda's repertoire is wide-ranging, and he is known for his interpretations of both Russian and Western classical music. He has performed works by composers such as Mozart, Verdi, and Wagner, as well as Russian composers such as Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich. Throughout his career, Shtoda has received numerous awards and accolades for his singing. In addition to his win at the International Tchaikovsky Competition, he has also won the International Hans Gabor Belvedere Singing Competition and the International Francisco Viñas Singing Competition. He has also been awarded the title of Honored Artist of Russia. Despite his success, Shtoda remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to work hard to improve his singing and to bring joy to audiences around the world. His passion for music is evident in every performance, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest tenors of his generation.

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