Xu Zhong Named Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama’s First International Chair in Opera

By David Salazar
(Credit: Shu Xiaoning)

The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has announced that Maestro Xu Zhong as its first-ever International Chair in Opera representing Asia.

Zhong is a conductor, musician, opera producer, and educator who is currently President of the Shanghai Opera House, Principal Director of Fondazione Arena di Verona, Chief Conductor of Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, and Dean of Soochow University School of Music. His career trajectory also includes time as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of Teatro Massimo Bellini as well as the Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Israel Haifa Symphony Orchestra.

“I am very honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to work closely with RWCMD,” Zhong said in a press release. “I will help RWCMD nurture singers and performers in opera and drama in collaboration with the David Seligman Opera School’s Artistic Director John Fisher and Cardiff Singer of the World’s David Jackson as well as production talent for the future.”

Zhong will work to create opportunities for students from the West to connect with China and the rest of the world via masterclasses, performances, and other musical activities and events. He will also produce a gala concert and work with the Shanghai Opera House and Royal Opera House on a co-production of “Rigoletto,” which will enable Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama students to participate in masterclasses, lectures, and placement opportunities in Shanghai.

 

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