The lead singer at the Dmitri Hvorostovsky Festival featuring Rachmaninoff's The Miserly Knight and Aleko was Dmitri Hvorostovsky himself. As the legendary Russian baritone, Hvorostovsky took on the central roles in both operas, bringing his powerful voice, emotional depth, and dramatic interpretation to the tragic characters of The Miserly Knight and Aleko. His performances were the heart of the festival, and his interpretation of these roles left a lasting impact on audiences.