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CURRICULUM VITAE

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

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.

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.

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. Graduated as an Outstanding Graduate, Top Student in Voice Performance, and Honorary President of the Student Union.

Major Roles & Productions

2025
Benoit/AlcindoroLa Bohème(Puccini)
Opera Company of Middlebury, Vermont
2025
BettoGianni Schicchi(Puccini)
Opera Company of Middlebury, Vermont
2025
Abbot CunoHildegard (Workshop)(Sarah K. Snider)
Beth Morrison Projects & Mannes Opera, New York
2024
Don GiovanniDon Giovanni(Mozart)
Johnson Hall, Mannes Opera, New York
2024
Count AlmavivaLe Nozze di Figaro(Mozart)
Trentino Music Festival, Italy
2024
Lance600 Square Feet(Nkeiru Okoye)
Mannes Opera, New York
2024
KinesiasLysistrata(Mark Adamo)
Gerald W. Lynch Theater, Mannes Opera, New York
2023
Count AlmavivaLe Nozze di Figaro(Mozart)
Miami Music Festival, FL
2022
EscamilloCarmen(Bizet)
Miami Music Festival, FL
2022
Peter QuinceA Midsummer Night's Dream(Benjamin Britten)
Miami Music Festival, FL
2017
Die SprecherDie Zauberflöte(Mozart)
Xinghai Opera House, Guangzhou, China

Partial Roles, Scenes and Concerts

2026
SoloistChinese New Year Concert(Lincoln Square Music Management & Consulting)
Carnegie Hall, NY
2021
SamA Quiet Place(Leonard Bernstein)
Neidorff-Karpati Hall at Manhattan School of Music, NY
2021
LeporelloDon Giovanni(Mozart)
Greenfield Hall at Manhattan School of Music, NY
2021
MarcelloLa Bohème(Puccini)
Greenfield Hall at Manhattan School of Music, NY
2021
GuglielmoCosì fan tutte(Mozart)
Greenfield Hall at Manhattan School of Music, NY
2021
Dottore MalatestaDon Pasquale(Donizetti)
Greenfield Hall at Manhattan School of Music, NY
2020
PistolaFalstaff(G. Verdi)
The Riverside Church & Manhattan School of Music, NY
2020
Francis NurseThe Crucible(Robert Ward)
The Riverside Church & Manhattan School of Music, NY
2020
BartoloLe Nozze di Figaro(Mozart)
The Riverside Church & Manhattan School of Music, NY
2020
ElviroSerse(G. F. Handel)
Greenfield Hall at Manhattan School of Music, NY
2017
Count AlmavivaLe Nozze di Figaro(Mozart)
Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Guangzhou, China
2017
SoloistDie Fledermaus(Johann Strauss II)
Guangzhou Grand Opera House, Guangzhou, China
2016
GuglielmoCosì fan tutte(Mozart)
Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Guangzhou, China

Awards & Honors

2024
Semi-FinalistPremiere Opera International Vocal Competition, NY
2016
Gold Prize WinnerChinese Vocal International Competition, Singapore
2015
Gold Prize for Male VoiceInternational Federation of Choral Music by UNESCO, Macau
2015
First Prize WinnerChina's Urban Chorus Contest, Shenzhen
2015
Outstanding AwardChina Golden Bell Music (National Level), Suzhou

Languages

English
Italian
German
French
Chinese
Cantonese
Russian
Latin

Skills & Specializations

Vocal Techniques

  • Italian Bel Canto
  • German Lieder
  • French Mélodie
  • Baroque Oratorios
  • Contemporary Vocal Techniques
  • Musical Theatre
  • Pop & Jazz & Rock Vocal

Additional Skills

  • Stage Combat & Advanced Performance
  • Historical Dance & Hip Hop Dance
  • Piano, Violin, Electric Guitar & Drumset
  • Music Theory & Aural Skills
  • IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)
  • Martial Arts (Kung Fu, Hung Ga Kuen, Taiji)
  • Jian Sword, Dao Saber & Staff Techniques

Professional Affiliations

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