Anton Belov Associate Professor of Music | Voice
Vivian Bull Music Center 138
Overview
Anton Belov is an internationally acclaimed baritone whose career spans major opera houses, concert halls and recital venues across the country. A winner of numerous top vocal competitions, he is known for performances of exceptional depth, expressive power and stylistic command across genres. In addition to appearing with leading opera companies and orchestras, Belov has presented more than 100 recitals at venues including Carnegie Recital Hall and the Kennedy Center.
Teaching and mentorship
At Linfield, Anton brings the perspective of a working international artist to the studio and classroom. His teaching centers on expressive honesty, technical freedom and the physical reality of singing, helping students discover not only what their voices can do, but who they are as performers. He emphasizes disciplined preparation alongside curiosity and risk-taking, guiding students to develop strong musicianship, organizational skills, and confidence on stage. Increasingly, he prepares singers to be versatile musical generalists, ready to engage meaningfully with a wide range of styles and professional paths.
Education
- B.M. New England Conservatory
- M.M., A.D. The Juilliard School
- D.M.A. Boston University
Areas of expertise
- Applied voice and vocal technique
- Opera and music theatre performance
- Lyric diction and Russian diction
- Opera workshop and solo performance coaching
- Vocal repertoire across classical and contemporary styles
Notable projects and professional highlights
- Winner, Young Concert Artists International Auditions
- First Prize Winner, George London Competition; Licia Albanese–Puccini Foundation Competition; Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Eastern Region)
- Performances with Boston Lyric Opera, Portland Opera, Opera Boston, Opera Delaware, Anchorage Opera, Eugene Opera, and others
- Concert appearances with the Oregon Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Colorado Symphony, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Las Vegas Philharmonic, and Portland Chamber Orchestra
- Founder & Artistic Director, Aquilon Music Festival
- Author of Russian Opera Libretti in Word-to-Word Translation and IPA Transcription; Anthology of Russian Arias; and Anthology of Russian Art Song
Why Linfield Music
Anton values Linfield’s ability to offer an uncommon level of individual attention and opportunity. The department’s scale allows students to perform frequently in solo, workshop and ensemble settings, while being supported by a close-knit faculty and student community. This environment fosters both artistic risk-taking and personal growth, giving students access to experiences that would be rare at larger institutions.
Who thrives here
Students who are curious, open-minded, and willing to take risks tend to thrive in Anton’s studio. He works especially well with students eager to explore beyond a single style or comfort zone and who are motivated to grow through experimentation, collaboration and disciplined work.
Beyond the studio
Originally from Moscow, Anton maintains a deep engagement with Russian vocal repertoire and diction and remains active as a performer and advocate for humanitarian causes. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, he has helped produce benefit concerts raising more than $40,000 for Ukrainian medical relief organizations. Outside of music, he enjoys fine furniture making, hiking, fishing and tabletop games.
Learn More
antonbelov.com