Queensland Conservatorium graduate Kang Wang will show the world his tenor talents when he represents Australia at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition next month.
A remarkable achievement
“I was very happy to be selected,” he says.
“I have applied many times over the past seven years and finally I’m in.
“This is one of the most important singing competitions in the world and it will be great exposure for me – many of the people I’ll be auditioning for from around Europe will be watching.”
Dubbed the Olympics of the opera world, the international showcase features just 20 young singers from around the world.
Held every two years, it has launched the careers of major opera stars, including fellow Queensland Conservatorium alumnus and faculty member Professor Lisa Gasteen AO – the only Australian to have ever won the competition.
Kang is preparing a series of blockbuster arias from famous works including Roméo et Juliette, La Bohème and La
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