Artists

Biography:

Mezzo-soprano Zheng Cao performs regularly with great opera companies and orchestras throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. Noted for her interpretations of classic roles such as Cherubino, Niklaus, Suzuki, Rosina, Penelope and Idamante, she has also created leading roles in the world premieres of The Bonesetter’s Daughter at San Francisco Opera and Salsipuedes at Houston Grand Opera. A favorite of conductor Seiji Ozawa, she has performed with him at the Saito Kinen Festival, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and at the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Japan. Ms. Cao holds degrees from the Shanghai Conservatory and the Curtis Institute.