BARITONE

Wei Chen

Classical Baritone

“L'opera è la gemma più scintillante sulla corona della musica classica.”

Wei Chen is a professional classical baritone, born in China. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music, earned a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music in New York, and received a Professional Studies Diploma with a full scholarship from the Mannes School of Music. He is currently represented by VP Artists Management, and is based in New York City.

Wei Chen Portrait
ABOUT

Rising Star in the Opera World –Climbing to New Heights with Determination

Wei Chen - Classical Baritone Opera Singer

Wei Chen, 陈 威. Baritone, graduated in 2025 from the Professional Studies Diploma program with a full scholarship at the Mannes School of Music, where he studied under Prof. William Burden. He holds a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou, China. He is currently based in NYC under the management of VP Artists Management and Three Owls Artists Management and Press.

Wei has received many accolades, including the Gold Prize at the China Vocal International Competition in Singapore, the Excellence Award at the national-level China Golden Bell Music Award, the Gold Prize at the UNESCO International Choral Alliance Competition in Macau, and a semi-finalist placement in the Premiere Opera Competition.

His recent roles include Abbot Cuno (Hildegard, Beth Morrison Project), Don Giovanni (Mannes Opera), Count Almaviva (Le Nozze di Figaro, Trentino Festival, Italy), Kinesias (Lysistrata, Mannes Opera), Escamillo (Carmen, Miami Music Festival), and Peter Quince (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Miami Music Festival), among others. He has also served as a judge for NYU's Voice of NYC Vocal Competition and has extensive performance experience as a lead singer in pop and rock music, as well as in musical theatre.

Beyond the stage, Wei Chen is passionate about educating and promoting classical vocal arts. He shares his artistic insights through masterclasses and lectures, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of young singers.

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REPERTOIRE

Signature Roles and Scenes

Selected roles from the masterworks of  Mozart, Puccini, Donizetti, Verdi and beyond

Adamo

Lysistrata

Kinesias

Mozart

Don Giovanni

Don Giovanni

Bizet

Carmen

Escamillo

Le Nozze di Figaro
Mozart

Le Nozze di Figaro

Il Conte Almaviva

Puccini

La Bohème

Marcello

Leoncavallo

I Pagliacci

Silvio

"Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable."
Leonard Bernstein

OnStage

Selected Performance Recordings: Highlights from Opera Stages and Studio Sessions – Showcasing the Timeless Appeal of Classical Vocal Art.

Batter my Heart — Doctor Atomic

Batter my Heart — Doctor Atomic

Manhattan, New York City

August 2025

War, Sure I Know — Lysistrata

War, Sure I Know — Lysistrata

Gerald W. Lynch Theater

August 2024

Votre Toast — Carmen

Votre Toast — Carmen

Trento, Italy

September 2024

E fra quest'ansie — I Pagliacci

E fra quest'ansie — I Pagliacci

Manhattan, New York City

August 2025

È sogno? O realtà… — Falstaff

È sogno? O realtà… — Falstaff

Opera America National Opera Center, New York City

May 2025

Когда бы жизнь домашним кругом — Eugene Onegin

Когда бы жизнь домашним кругом — Eugene Onegin

Manhattan, New York City

March 2025

TESTIMONIALS

What They Say

Maestro Giovanni Rossi
Maestro Giovanni Rossi
Music Director, Vienna State Opera
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Wei Chen's vocal technique is impeccable and his understanding of each character is profound. His voice carries both power and emotion — he is one of the finest baritones of his generation.

Dr. Maria Schmidt
Dr. Maria Schmidt
Music Critic
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His voice is like velvet — smooth and warm, yet charged with dramatic intensity. Every performance is a true artistic feast.

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Performing alongside Wei Chen is a true privilege. His passion for music and his professionalism are deeply admirable.

Sophia Laurent
Soprano
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Wei Chen's stage presence is unforgettable. He is not merely an exceptional singer — he is a true artist. His interpretation of every role is imbued with depth and sincerity, and audiences can feel his devotion to the art of classical vocal music.

Pierre Dubois
Artistic Director, Opéra de Paris
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His musical refinement and stage charisma are unparalleled.

Alessandro Bianchi
Alessandro Bianchi
Conductor, Teatro alla Scala
CONTACT

Let's CreateTogether

Whether you are an opera house, a production company, agent, or a passionate lover of classical music — I welcome the opportunity to connect. Let us explore the possibilities of artistic collaboration and bring the beauty of classical vocal art to audiences worldwide.

Email
weichen@operasinger.com
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