“Simply put, the term oktavist is most precisely used to refer to basses that sing down to contra B flat and lower in a choral setting. Basso profundo is Italian in origin, and has a long history of clear definition within the operatic tradition, being subdivided into the categories of lyric and dramatic. While the term basso profundo comes from Italy and the opera tradition, oktavist has its roots in the choirs of Russia.”

Information, videos and notes taken mostly from the Oktavism channel. Big thanks to them for existing.

A compilation of some significant low notes from oktavists and the like.

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