For five luminous seasons (2008-2013), Nadezhda graced the stage of the Krasnoyarsk Musical Theater as a principal soloist, a place where her artistry was first fully unfurled. Each performance was a testament to her profound emotional depth, a seamless fusion of lyrical flexibility and innate musicality. She possessed the rare gift of weaving her vocal power into the very soul of her characters, moving through the musical theater world not merely as a performer, but as a true inhabitant of its stories. Since 2013, Nadezhda has embarked upon a radiant solo journey.
Today Nadezhda Samkova is an Honored Artist of the Krasnoyarsk region, an acclaimed guest soloist for prestigious international and national projects. Her voice has filled the legendary State Kremlin Palace, captivated audiences at major venues across Russia, and echoed through the concert halls and grand stadiums of her beloved Krasnoyarsk. Her talent has been celebrated on the nation’s most competitive stages, earning her a place as a finalist on the famous television spectacles "Come on, All Together!" / "Ну-ка, все вместе!" and the iconic "The Voice" / "Голос".
Her repertoire is expansive as her spirit — from the soaring heights of opera and the intimate whisper of romances to the innovative landscapes of classical crossover and her own original compositions. She is both architect and artist of her concert programs, curating experiences that resonate deeply with thoughtful and sensitive listeners. Her voice consistently serves a greater purpose, frequently heard in the resonant halls of charity concerts.
Nadezhda’s voice finds its perfect counterpart in the rich tapestry of Russia's finest orchestras. She has woven her artistry with the symphonic grandeur of the Krasnoyarsk Academic Symphony Orchestra, the soulful depth of the Bardin Philharmonic, and the vibrant energy of the Novosibirsk Academic Russian Orchestra. From the sophisticated arrangements of Sergei Zhilin’s Jazz Orchestra to the stirring power of the National Guard's Military Bands of the Siberian District, her performances are a masterful dialogue between a singular voice and the nation's most distinguished ensembles.
Over the years, she has collaborated with conductors Sergei Zhilin, Artur Garifullin, Rustam Dilmukhametov, Vladimir Lande, Valery Shelepov, and Timur Kabdushev. Her collaborative spirit shines in duets and projects with renowned figures such as Sergei Shnurov, Polina Gagarina, aDmitry Kharatyan, Dmitry Dyuzhev, Roman Arkhipov, and Albert Zhalilov, placing her firmly among the notable voices of her generation.