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Wei Chen

Baritone

Professional Summary

A rising young baritone, Wei Chen brings extensive performance experience to the stage, having sung leading roles on both intimate and major stages across Europe, Asia, and North America. He excels in Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary repertoire, and is particularly celebrated for his interpretations of Mozart, Donizetti, and Rossini. Known for his rich, resonant tone, powerful dramatic expression, and nuanced character portrayals, he is deeply committed to artistic excellence and collaborative teamwork.

Education

Xinghai Conservatory of Music

2013 - 2017

Bachelor of Music, Guangzhou, China

Studied under renowned voice Professor: Guodong Feng. Specialized in Italian, German, French and Chinese operatic repertoire. Where he graduated as an Outstanding Graduate, Top Student in Voice Performance, and Honorary President of the Student Union.

Manhattan School of Music

2019 - 2021

Master of Music, New York City, US

Studied under the Chair of the Voice Department: Prof. Maitland Peters. Participated in many masterclasses, performed several Operas and scenes as leading Baritones in MSM.

Mannes School of Music, The New School

2023 - 2025

Professional Studies Diploma, New York City, US

Received a full scholarship to the Mannes School of Music. Studied under renowned Voice Professor, Chair of the Voice Department: William Burden and famous Vocal Coach Joshua Greene.

Major Roles & Productions

2024

Giorgio Germont

La Traviata(Verdi)

Vienna State Opera

2024

Count Almaviva

Le Nozze di Figaro(Mozart)

Royal Opera House, London

2023

Escamillo

Carmen(Bizet)

Metropolitan Opera, New York

2023

Figaro

Il Barbiere di Siviglia(Rossini)

La Scala, Milan

2022

Don Giovanni

Don Giovanni(Mozart)

Opéra National de Paris

2022

Marcello

La Bohème(Puccini)

Teatro Real, Madrid

2021

Rodrigo

Don Carlo(Verdi)

Bavarian State Opera, Munich

2021

Papageno

Die Zauberflöte(Mozart)

Salzburg Festival

Awards & Honors

2019
First PrizeOperalia World Opera Competition
2018
Gold MedalMetropolitan Opera National Council Auditions
2018
Audience PrizeBBC Cardiff Singer of the World
2017
Richard Tucker AwardRichard Tucker Music Foundation
2016
George London AwardGeorge London Foundation

Languages

English
Native
Italian
Fluent
German
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate
Russian
Basic
Chinese
Native
Latin
Proficient

Skills & Specializations

Vocal Techniques

  • Italian Bel Canto
  • German Lieder
  • French Mélodie
  • Baroque Ornamentation
  • Contemporary Vocal Techniques

Additional Skills

  • Stage Combat
  • Historical Dance
  • Piano (Advanced)
  • Music Theory & Analysis
  • IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)

Professional Affiliations

American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)
Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
Opera America
International Vocal Arts Institute

References

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