Chinese basso profondo Zi Wang is a 2026–2027 Studio Artist with Florida Grand Opera. Originally from Changchun, China, he earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing before completing the Professional Studies Diploma in Vocal Performance at Mannes School of Music in New York, where he studied with Arthur Levy.

His repertoire includes Sarastro in Die Zauberflöte, Gremin in Eugene Onegin, Timur in Turandot, Colline in La Bohème, and Il Bonzo in Madama Butterfly. He has also covered the roles of the High Priest in Nabucco and Raimondo in Lucia di Lammermoor.

Wang has a particular affinity for the dramatic bass repertoire, with artistic interests spanning the operas of Mozart, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Puccini, and Russian composers. His work is guided by a commitment to musical integrity, expressive storytelling, and thoughtful character interpretation.

As a Florida Grand Opera Studio Artist, Wang continues to expand his professional experience while preparing for an international operatic career. He looks forward to developing the major bass roles of the standard repertoire through collaboration with leading conductors, directors, and opera companies.