Niko Znahar

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New York City, NY

$500 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Vocal performance with live piano accompaniment: classical arias, Russian romances Italian and Broadway songs.


Reviews

6 reviews

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Rita D.

March 9, 2026
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Amazing Night with Nico Znahar!!

Nico Znahar Is a rare find and a true talent!! I was fortunate and lucky to invite Nico to my special event at home. Absolutely amazing voice, artistic talent and professionalism! Not only he made our evening special and unforgettable , he also created such an atmosphere, that lasted long after he left and a special memory in our hearts and minds for longest time! Highly recommend.

Hired as: Opera Singer

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Niko Znahar

Thank you so much Rita for your incredibly kind words! It truly means a lot to me that I could be part of your special evening. Your warmth and appreciation made the experience just as memorable for me. I’m so glad the music and atmosphere stayed with you even after the night ended—that’s exactly what I hope to create every time I perform.
It was an absolute pleasure, and I’d be honored to be part of another special moment for you in the future!


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Jen P.

November 16, 2025
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A Night We'll All Remember

We hired Niko to sing at my 60th birthday party. The venue was my living room, in a quiet, rural town far from NYC! The audience was a grand total of twenty people consisting of family & dear friends.
During the booking & planning process Niko was professional, patient and charming. I had the feeling he was genuinely excited to perform at my party. He listened to my music requests & preferences. I asked for a Billy Joel song to be included in the set, and even though it wasn't in his reprotiar, he learned it & included it. What a special treat!
Niko & I communicated throughout the process which made the event go seamlessly. His beautiful voice filled the small, intimate space. Heck! It probably spilled outside, filled the mountain side & serenaded our neighboring highland cattle! Niko spoke briefly about each song, infused each song with a performance, had the guests singing along, laughing, dancing and a few tears were even shed.
Niko's accent, his chic outfit, singing in four different languages and his wit was the exact vibe I was looking for and very much endeared him to my friends & family!
I had three high school theatre kids in the audience, my son included, and they were inthralled & inspired just by watching this performance. As the birthday girl I was thrilled with Niko's performance, as a theatre mom I was grateful for his inspiration.
If you are thinking about booking Niko for your event, big or small, I would recommend not to hesitate-he will not disappoint. GigSalad was also a very easy platform to use.
As one of my guests commented as they were leaving, "I will remember this party forever!"

Hired as: Opera Singer


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Gabriele J.

October 23, 2025
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An Unforgettable Evening of Opera and Emotion

We recently celebrated a milestone birthday for my husband with a private opera performance in our Tribeca home — and it was an experience we will never forget.

Our heartfelt thanks to Valeria Chibis, Sergei Iorov, and Niko Znahar — three remarkably gifted artists whose performances brought beauty, intensity, grace, and extraordinary musical sensitivity to every moment. Each piece was delivered with such heartfelt expression and refinement that the entire evening felt transcendent.

A special thank you to Niko, who was my main point of contact throughout. He was incredibly thoughtful and helpful in creating a repertoire that appealed beautifully to all of our guests, and in bringing together this dream team of artists.

It was a deeply felt experience — one that left us all with unforgettable and precious memories.

Hired as: Opera Singer

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Niko Znahar

Dear Gabriele!
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful words. It was an absolute honor to be part of such a meaningful celebration and to create an evening that resonated so deeply with you and your guests. Valeria, Sergei, and I are truly grateful for your trust and enthusiasm — your appreciation means the world to us. Knowing that our performance brought joy and lasting memories to your special occasion is the greatest reward.
With heartfelt thanks,
Niko Znahar (on behalf of Valeria Chibis, Sergei Iorov, and myself)


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Bonnie W.

October 13, 2025
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He was Perfect.

Niko was STELLAR. He engaged the entire audience and he is extremely talented. He also learned a song based on our theme just a couple days beforehand and performed this perfectly. He also came the night before to test the music. He was PERFECT.

Hired as: Opera Singer


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Alexander F.

December 4, 2023
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A REAL GEM 💎 💎

Niko is a rare gem that you may find only somewhere in a movie. He is a professional that doesn’t need to get ready because he stays ready. He arrives and immediately you begin to smile because his energy is simply so vibrant. Ahead of time we discussed a list of songs to sing. He was willing to take on a special rendition of a very challenging opera song… and he nailed it PERFECTLY.. and oh yea he did it ACAPELLA! No instruments or music just the beautiful powerful voice of Niko. He performed old songs and new songs, in Russian and in English. He was charismatic, friendly and had everybody dancing. This was truly a Thanksgiving dinner we’ll never forget! His voice resonated through our house with a great powerful deep vibrato. You can tell Niko has been perfecting his craft in a way only a lifetime of work can deliver.

Hire this man for your next gathering, I guarantee you will not be disappointed! 💪💪💪

Hired as: Opera Singer

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Booking information

Price range: $500 and up

Languages: English, Russian, Polish, Belarussian

Gig length: 20 - 120 minutes

What to expect

Niko is distinguished by depth and velvety quality of his voice, which is characteristic of Russian vocal school. His special charm, charismatic presentation hold the public's attention. This performance may become a bright culmination of the evening, and can fit into a cocktail atmosphere where vocal performance alternates with piano melodies.

About

Biography
Bass-baritone Mikalai Znaharchuk lives in New York City, where he moved from Belarus (Eastern Europe) In 2013. He is a is a recent graduate of the Belarussian State Academy of Music (opera/vocal department). Niko is comfortable in many different performance styles, ranging from the ballad opera to the rock-opera. In 2012 he played the role of Stacee Jaxx in the musical Rock of Ages in Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. During three years of singing in the classical vocal art band “Belarusy” he played in the rock-opera Guslyar of Janka Kupala and gave hundreds concerts in Belarus, Russia, Poland, and Lithuania. Vocalist, songwriter, and producer of the band Prosspekt, Mikalai won the National Music Award as “Debut of the Year” in Belarus in late 2011.

Music Education
2013 Belarusian State Academy of music, Belarus, Opera singer
2004 Music school #1­ Guitar class

Classic vocal experience
2014 Lotte Lenya Competition, finalist, New York
2013 Musical "Rock of Ages", Stacee Jaxx, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore
2013 Operetta "The Bat" of Johann Strauss, Frank - Belarusian State Academy of music, Belarus
2012 Così Fan Tutte of Mozart, Guglielmo
(phone number hidden)1 Classical vocal art band “Belarusy”, soloist, Belarus (he gave hundreds concerts in Belarus, Russia, Poland, Litwania)
2010 Rock-opera Guslyar of Janka Kupala, narrator, Belarus

Past booked events

April 2026

16

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

3:00pm - 4:00pm

King Of Prussia, PA

March 2026

08

Sunday

House Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

New York City, NY

November 2025

15

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Sussex, NJ

October 2025

17

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

New York City, NY

11

Saturday

Fundraiser

6:30pm - 6:45pm

New York City, NY

December 2023

04

Monday

Birthday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

New York City, NY

November 2023

23

Thursday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 9:00pm

Brooklyn, NY

April 2018

06

Friday

Birthday Party

9:00pm - 10:30pm

West Orange, NJ

December 2016

31

Saturday

Philadelphia Eve Show

9:00pm - 3:00am

November 2016

10

Thursday

NY, live band

10:00pm - 11:00pm

04

Friday

Performance at the party (PA)

10:00pm - 12:00pm (Sat)

October 2016

27

Thursday

Philadelphia Show

9:00pm - 3:00am

22

Saturday

Philadelphia Show

9:00pm - 12:00pm (Sun)

20

Thursday

New York Show with a live band

9:00pm - 12:00pm (Fri)

19

Wednesday

New York (Russian Romances)

9:00pm - 12:00pm (Thu)

Team

Inan Filipchyk Pianist

Set list

"Bessame mucho", "Quizas", "Fly me to the moon", "Feeling good", "What a wanderfull world", "O sole mio", "Once upon a time there was a tavern", "Kalinka", "Black eyes", "Some enchanded evening", "Can't help falling in love", "The impossible dream", "Stranges in the night", "Shadow of your smile", "This nearly was mine", "Georgia", "Eh, raz", "Moscow nights" and more.

Influences and inspiration

Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury

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