
“L'opera è la gemma più scintillante sulla corona della musica classica.”
Wei Chen is a professional classical baritone, born in China. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music, earned a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music in New York, and received a Professional Studies Diploma with a full scholarship from the Mannes School of Music. He is currently represented by VP Artists Management, and is based in New York City.


Wei Chen, 陈 威. Baritone, graduated in 2025 from the Professional Studies Diploma program with a full scholarship at the Mannes School of Music, where he studied under Prof. William Burden. He holds a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree from the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou, China. He is currently based in NYC under the management of VP Artists Management and Three Owls Artists Management and Press.
Wei has received many accolades, including the Gold Prize at the China Vocal International Competition in Singapore, the Excellence Award at the national-level China Golden Bell Music Award, the Gold Prize at the UNESCO International Choral Alliance Competition in Macau, and a semi-finalist placement in the Premiere Opera Competition.
His recent roles include Abbot Cuno (Hildegard, Beth Morrison Project), Don Giovanni (Mannes Opera), Count Almaviva (Le Nozze di Figaro, Trentino Festival, Italy), Kinesias (Lysistrata, Mannes Opera), Escamillo (Carmen, Miami Music Festival), and Peter Quince (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Miami Music Festival), among others. He has also served as a judge for NYU's Voice of NYC Vocal Competition and has extensive performance experience as a lead singer in pop and rock music, as well as in musical theatre.
Beyond the stage, Wei Chen is passionate about educating and promoting classical vocal arts. He shares his artistic insights through masterclasses and lectures, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of young singers.

Selected roles from the masterworks of Mozart, Puccini, Donizetti, Verdi and beyond
Kinesias
Don Giovanni
Escamillo

Il Conte Almaviva
Marcello
Silvio
Selected Performance Recordings: Highlights from Opera Stages and Studio Sessions – Showcasing the Timeless Appeal of Classical Vocal Art.

Manhattan, New York City
August 2025

Gerald W. Lynch Theater
August 2024

Trento, Italy
September 2024

Manhattan, New York City
August 2025

Opera America National Opera Center, New York City
May 2025

Manhattan, New York City
March 2025

Wei Chen's vocal technique is impeccable and his understanding of each character is profound. His voice carries both power and emotion — he is one of the finest baritones of his generation.
His voice is like velvet — smooth and warm, yet charged with dramatic intensity. Every performance is a true artistic feast.
Performing alongside Wei Chen is a true privilege. His passion for music and his professionalism are deeply admirable.
Wei Chen's stage presence is unforgettable. He is not merely an exceptional singer — he is a true artist. His interpretation of every role is imbued with depth and sincerity, and audiences can feel his devotion to the art of classical vocal music.
His musical refinement and stage charisma are unparalleled.
Whether you are an opera house, a production company, agent, or a passionate lover of classical music — I welcome the opportunity to connect. Let us explore the possibilities of artistic collaboration and bring the beauty of classical vocal art to audiences worldwide.