Vladimiras Prudnikovas

Having received the country’s highest accolades for his artistic achievements, Vladimiras Prudnikovas might be considered the personification of a living history of Lithuanian music. You even might not be aware of the fact that you have heard his memorable, thunderous bass. Some of the often imperious roles he sang might seem even frightening. You might not know the large number of his students who pursue their careers on the international opera scene. His caring nature as a teacher was best revealed in the role of Le Bailli from Jules Massenet’s Werther. In the VCO’ production Prudnikovas came up with a warm-hearted portrayal of Charlotte’s father whose daughter is having a thwarted love affair with the young poet Werther. His vigorous chasing after the children’s chorus not only fulfilled the director’s expectations but also exposed the attentive and self-effacing side of his personality rarely seen onstage. Another astonishing feature was his yet undiscovered talent for painting, which he has demonstrated by drawing amazing sketches amidst the action.