Giovanna Yaqi Yang
Soprano Giovanna Yaqi Yang, based in NYC, is an up-and-coming opera singer known for her bell-like expressive voice. As a professional classical singer, Giovanna had the privilege of performing in opera and concert settings across the country(USA). She has been engaged by several opera companies including Florida Grand Opera and Music on site, Inc. Giovanna 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. The CD has been nominated for a 2025 Grammy award. Her performances have been reviewed by prestigious critics like OperaWire, The European Conservative, South Florida Classical Review, etc.
Major opera roles include Lucy in “The Telephone,” Zerlina in “Don Giovanni,” Pamina “Die Zauberflöte,” Frasquita in “Carmen,” Miles in “The Turn of the Screw,” the title role in “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Norina in “Don Pasquale,” Sophie in “Der Rosenkavalier” and, Susanna in Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro.” Her performing career has taken her to some of America’s most prominent venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Kimmel Center.