Soprano Yaqi Yang, based in NYC, is an opera singer known for her bell-like expressive voice. Ms.Yang had the privilege of performing in opera and concert settings across the country. She has been engaged by several opera companies, including Florida Grand Opera and Music on site, Inc. Yaqi had the honor of singing the leading role in the world premiere "The Leopard", an opera whose album was officially released by the premier classical label Naxos Records. Her performances have been reviewed by prestigious critics like OperaWire, The European Conservative, South Florida Classical Review, etc. OperaWire described her as “exceedingly charming” and “exuberant and soaring.” She was honored to receive praise from South Florida Classical Review, where she displayed a larger-than-life stage persona and a gleaming high register. Ms. Yang is a prizewinner of many competitions. Recent awards include the Florida chapter winner in the Dorothy Lincoln-Smith V oice Award, Second Prize in NATS Florida Gold Coast Chapter, First Prize in London Classical Music Competition, Gold Price in German Euterpe Awards Competition, Third Prize in London International Music Competition, and Third Prize in International ArtSong OPUS Competition. Major opera roles include Lucy in “The Telephone,” Zerlina in “Don Giovanni,” Pamina “Die Zauberflöte," Frasquita in “Carmen,” the title role in “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Norina in “Don Pasquale,” Sophie in “Der Rosenkavalier” and, Susanna in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” In addition to her operatic work, she is an active recitalist and holds three Doctoral voice recitals with an extra lecture recital during 2021-2024. Her performing career has taken her to some of America’s most prominent venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Kimmel Center. She sang as the soprano soloist in "Carmina Burana" with the Frost Symphony Orchestra in 2022. Dr. Yang received her DMA degree in voice performance at Frost school of music, University of Miami; MM from Temple University and BA from Central Conservatory of Music. She is currently serving as audition judge panel for New York Progressive musician Carnegie Hall Laureate Gala audition and Board Member and Secretary of the newly established NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Mainland China Chapter under the International region.