Xulei Zhao

Style: Opera; Classical

Title: Instructor

Bio:

Zhao Xulei, Mezzo-Soprano Doctor of Vocal Performance | Vocal Faculty & Graduate Supervisor School of Design and Art, Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics Member of Nanchang Musicians Association

Education & Training Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Vocal Performance, College of Music, Michigan State University (Full Scholarship Recipient | Assistant Professorship)

Master of Music in Voice/Opera, Manhattan School of Music

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Shanghai Conservatory of Music Artistic Highlights&Operatic Roles:

Dorothée (Cendrillon, Massenet) | Annina (La Traviata, Verdi)

Nancy (Albert Herring, Britten) | Dorabella (Così fan tutte, Mozart)

Marcellina (Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart) | L’Enfant (L’Enfant et les Sortilèges, Ravel)

Antonia (Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Offenbach) | Suor Angelica (Suor Angelica, Puccini) Featured performer at international opera masterclasses and art song festivals across the U.S. and Europe.

Awards & Recognitions First Prize, American Prize Vocal Competition (Opera Division)

Second Prize, Arlington International Young Artists Competition

Second Prize, The North International Vocal Competition

Excellence Award, 10th National Peacock Cup Vocal Competition (Teacher Category)

Gold Medal, 4th “Rhyme of Tengwang Pavilion” Competition (Bel Canto Category)

Professional Engagements Guest lecturer on vocal pedagogy and operatic interpretation at conservatories in China and abroad.

Languages: Mandarin (Native) | English (Professional Proficiency) | Italian, French, German (Lyric Diction)

Combining rigorous academic training with international stage experience, Dr. Zhao specializes in bridging bel canto technique with contemporary vocal pedagogy, while actively shaping the next generation of operatic artists.

Voice Type: Mezzo-soprano

Music Styles Taught: Opera; Classical

Availability: I am available as a performer; I am currently accepting private students; I offer lessons in a group environment; I accept students through a college or university program

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