Tenor
Kang Wang
Biography
Australian-Chinese tenor Kang Wang is one of the most sought-after young lyric tenors in the opera world. He is a former member of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program of the Metropolitan Opera and was a finalist in the 2017 Cardiff Singer of the World competition.
This season, Kang makes his house and role debut at Washington National Opera as Ferrando in Così fan tutte. He also makes his house debut at Seattle Opera as Rodolfo in La bohème and to Opera Australia in the same role. In concert, he joins the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for a performance celebrating the Chinese New Year and the Queensland Symphony Orchestra for a concert of arias.
Highlights of recent seasons include house debuts at Opera Australia as Alfredo and at Pittsburgh Opera as Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni, as well as performances of Tan Dun’s Buddha Passion with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. Kang makes his Opera Queensland main stage debut in the role of Alfredo in La Traviata.
Past Performances
Performance Opera Queensland Under the Stars
Ten principal artists, a mighty 60-strong Opera Queensland Chorus, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and a choir of young singers from Yeronga State High School are gathering to celebrate 40 years…
19 - 27 MayRegional Festival of Outback Opera
Outback Queensland comes alive this May with the inaugural Festival of Outback Opera. ACCESS YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAM HERE Presented by Opera Queensland in association with Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, the Festival visits Winton,…
26 & 27 February 2021Recital Secret – Kang Wang & John Woods
Acclaimed Chinese-Australia tenor Kang Wang makes his Opera Queensland recital debut with John Woods in Secret – A Love that Never Was. Kang paints a heartrending picture of unrequited love….
28 AugustEvent 40 & Fabulous
Opera Queensland’s 40th anniversary gala is set to be the ultimate black-tie birthday celebration. ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT To complement the spectacular setting at the Brisbane Racing Club, we have curated a…
14 - 23 July 2022Performance La Traviata
Love, intensity, heartache Violetta is the ultimate party girl, a courtesan who can charm her way into the life of anyone she chooses. Then she meets Alfredo and the rules…
Recital La Serenata – Kang Wang and John Woods
Our planned recital with Kanen Breen scheduled for 13 and 14 May is unfortunately unable to proceed. However, we are delighted to confirm Kang Wang will now be performing a new recital, La Serenata, with John…
