Join us for an imaginative evening of music and storytelling at the
SOPRANOS UNLEASHED gig! Immerse yourself in the world of "Girl Power in Opera and Song" as mezzo-soprano Ashley Chui, and soprano Yanna Chan take the stage at Salon 10 Central.
Experience the captivating performances as Ashley and Yanna bring to life the agonies and complexities of love. From Bizet's Carmen to Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro and Cosi fan tutte,let the music transport you to a world of passion,
conflict and feminine independence.
Secure your place for this unforgettable evening on and get ready to be swept away by the power of music and the magic of storytelling. During the event, there will be two breaks for ordering at the bar. Light snacks can also be purchased and enjoyed during the intermissions.
More about our singers
Yanna Chen is a talented soprano who studied under the guidance of soprano Ella Kiang and graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with a Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree. She completed a Master of Music degree with Professor Nancy Yuen and was honoured with a Welsh Male Voice Choir Scholarship. Chen participated in the Jockey Club Opera Hong Kong Young Artist Development and Education Programme from 2019 to 2022. She has performed in various opera productions with Opera Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Her notable roles include Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro, Pamina and Papagena in Die Zauberflöte, La Ciesca in Gianni Schicchi, The Mistress of the Novices in Suor Angelica, Adina in L'elisir d'amore, Despina in Cosi fan tutte, and Frasquita in Carmen.
Mezzo-soprano Ashley Chui is based in Hong Kong. She has portrayed opera roles including Carmen and Mercedes in Bizet’s Carmen, Dorabella in Mozart’s Cosi Fan tutte, Ines in Verdi’s
Il Trovatore, Veronique in Bizet’s Le Docteur Miracle, Third Lady in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, Dog/Frantik/Woodpecker in Janacek’s The Cunning Little Vixen and Angelique in Delibes’s
Le Roi L’a Dit Le roi l’a dit. Besides opera performances, Chui has collaborated as a soloist with the International Chamber Orchestra of America, Oberlin in Italy, Opera Hong Kong, Hong Kong Generation Next Arts, Hong Kong Festival Orchestra, and more. She is a recipient of the 2nd prize in the 2013 Yokohama International Music Competition and the special prize in the 2022 Ise-Shima International Singing Competition. She is also one of the winners in the Hong Kong division of the 14th Chinese Golden Bell Award for Music. In the past season, Chui was invited to perform at the Hong Kong Arts Festival, Le French May, and Obidos Opera Festival in Portugal. She was recently on tour with Opera Hong Kong performing in “Under the Lion Rock” concerts in Mainland China cities.
