Yuri Wichniakov

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Yuri Wichniakov is a Russian Basso Profondo singer known for his incredible lower register, and resonant deep notes. He is the featured bass on the CD Basso Profondo From Old Russia. In the many songs on that CD, Wichniakov is regularly heard singing the bottom G on the piano. He is also known for his voice which resembles the low notes of an organ. Wichniakov does most of his singing as part of the Russian Orthodox Male choir. The Orthodox Male choir is known worldwide for their musical repertoire which highlights the profondo singer. He can be heard chanting with Vladimir MIller in several concerts dating back to 2005.