Oper

Yajie Zhang

Yaije Zhang

Biography

Mezzo-soprano In the ensemble of the Oper Leipzig since 2022/23

2022/23 - Suzuki in "Madama Butterfly", Hansel in "Hansel and Gretel

HOMETOWN - Anhui, China

EDUCATION - Shanghai and Hanover, member of the Opera Studio of the Bavarian State Opera

IMPORTANT DIRECTORS - Pinchas Steinberg, Gustavo Dudamel, Vladimir Jurowski, Marek Janowski, Keri-Lynn Wilson

IMPORTANT DIRECTORS - Barrie Kosky, Frank Castorf

GUEST ROLES - Braunschweig State Theatre, Trier Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, Bavarian State Opera, Cologne Opera, Opéra national de Paris

FURTHER ENGAGEMENTS - numerous recitals, often with Hartmut Höll at the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival, the Pierre Boulez Hall in Berlin, the Nantali Music Festival and the Oxford Lieder Festival, among others.

OTHER MAJOR PARTS - Cherubino in "Le nozze di figaro", La Muse/Nikolaus in "The Tales of Hoffmann", Dorabella in "Così fan tutte", Maddalena in "Rigoletto", title role in "Zanetto"

HONORS / AWARDS - 's- Hertogenbosch International Vocal Competition 2019, Grand Prix; "Das Lied" International Song Competition 2019, 2nd Prize; Berlin International Music Competition 2019, 1st Grand Prize; International Moniuszko Vocal Competition 2019, Lied Prize; Debut International Singing Competition 2018, 2nd Prize, Lied Prize and Gottlob Frick Society Prize; 's- Hertogenbosch International Vocal Competition 2017, Opera Prize and Junior Jury Prize.

LINK Homepage - https://www.yajiezhang.com/

Which fictional character would you like to invite to dinner?
The witch from Hansel and Gretel, she might be able to help with the baking.

Favourite quote from a work, an opera, a book, a Netflix series ...?
Per aspera ad astra. (Over rough paths one reaches the stars).

Favourite moment on the evening of a performance?
The second part of the performance after the interval. The character is completely in the body.

Events

    • Mario Schröder / Joseph Haydn, David Lang

    Paradise Lost

    Leipziger Ballett Fri 01.12.2023 | 19:30 | Opernhaus

    Einführung 30 Min. vor Vorstellungsbeginn im Konzertfoyer

    • Mario Schröder / Joseph Haydn, David Lang

    Paradise Lost

    Leipziger Ballett Sun 10.12.2023 | 17:00 | Opernhaus

    Einführung 30 Min. vor Vorstellungsbeginn im Konzertfoyer

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    The Magic Flute

    Oper Tue 19.12.2023 | 11:00 | Opernhaus

    Einführung 30 Min. vor Vorstellungsbeginn im Konzertfoyer

    Sold out
    Ticket exchange
    Warteliste
    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    The Magic Flute

    Oper Sat 23.12.2023 | 19:00 | Opernhaus

    Einführung 30 Min. vor Vorstellungsbeginn im Konzertfoyer

    Sold out
    Ticket exchange
    Warteliste
  • Gala zum Jahreswechsel

    Oper Sat 30.12.2023 | 19:00 | Opernhaus
  • Silvester-Gala

    Oper Sun 31.12.2023 | 18:00 | Opernhaus
    • Richard Strauss
    • Resume

    Elektra

    Oper Sat 27.04.2024 | 19:00 | Opernhaus
    • Richard Strauss

    Elektra

    Oper Wed 01.05.2024 | 17:00 | Opernhaus
    • Gioacchino Rossini
    • Resume

    CINDERELLA, OR GOODNESS TRIUMPHANT

    Oper Fri 31.05.2024 | 19:30 | Opernhaus
    • Gioacchino Rossini

    CINDERELLA, OR GOODNESS TRIUMPHANT

    Oper Fri 07.06.2024 | 19:30 | Opernhaus