Hyunah Yu Applauded for her “absolutely captivating voice with exceptional style and effortless lyrical grace” (*Washington Post*), soprano Hyunah Yu has garnered acclaim for her versatility in opera roles, her work in chamber music, her collaborations with contemporary composers, and her recordings and broadcast performances. Known particularly for her performances of the music of J.S. Bach, Ms. Yu has appeared regularly with esteemed conductors, festivals, and orchestras throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. An avid chamber musician and recitalist, Ms. Yu has enjoyed engagements with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Baltimore’s Shriver Hall Concert Series, Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, the Vancouver Recital Society, The Phillips Collection, Musicians from Marlboro, and many others. A highlight of Ms. Yu’s opera career was singing the title role in Peter Sellars’ production of Mozart’s *Zaide* in a joint production of Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival in New York, the Barbican Centre in London, and the Wiener Festwochen in Vienna. She recorded *Bach/Mozart Arias* on EMI’s Debut Series to rave reviews, and has been broadcast in solo recitals by BBC Voices. Ms. Yu was a prizewinner at the Walter Naumburg International Competition and a finalist in both the Dutch International Vocal and Concert Artist Guild International competitions. She is the recipient of the coveted Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, for which she was nominated by pianist Mitsuko Uchida. Ms. Yu also holds a degree in molecular biology from the University of Texas at Austin.
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