Bio

      Singing internationally in the US, Canada, Israel, Austria, and China; appearing in opera, concert, and oratorio; soloist at Carnegie Hall and Musikverein, dramatic baritone Jin Yu has brought his musical, vocal and dramatic skill, thrilling audiences and critics alike. From Bluebeard and Sparafucile to Don Alfonso and Count Almaviva, from Escamillo and Marcello to Gianni Schicchi, Jin Yu has sung over thirty roles, his dramatic interpretation and vocal agility make him equally at home as the villain, the romantic lead and the comic anti-hero. A towering presence in Handel and sacred music, to Mozart and Verismo, Jin Yu’s vocal and theatrical versatility is only matched by the Herculean size of his voice. With appearances in operas in Chinese as well, Jin Yu is the face of the new internationalism and versatility of the lyric art.

      Jin Yu is also a highly experienced voice teacher with a unique talent for capturing the interest of his students, leading to their increased success in their studies. He has been a voice teacher at the Shenyang Conservatory of Music and Peking University for eight years, and he tailors his teaching approach to fit the individual study habits of each student, creating detailed and comprehensive lesson plans and closely monitoring their progress. With a diverse educational background, Jin is adept at diagnosing vocal problems and providing multiple solutions. Besides, his vast experience has given him current knowledge of performance practices and stagecraft expertise, which he shares firsthand with his students.