Praised for his "otherworldly flourish" (The Wall Street Journal), and "intense stage presence" (Classical Voice North America), Chinese countertenor Chuanyuan Liu (刘川源) is proving himself a strong presence amidst the new generation of countertenors. Chuanyuan strives to bridge cultural divides with his open-hearted performances, and to share the universal experiences and joys of humanity through creativity, empathy, and reflection. Excelling in both Early music and contemporary repertoire, Chuanyuan’s recent credits include Ariodante (Polinesso, Pittsburgh Opera), Agrippina (Ottone, CCM Opera), In a Grove (The Priest/The Medium, Pittsburgh Opera), The Hours (Man Under the Arch/Hotel Clerk, The Philadelphia Orchestra), and M. Butterfly 蝴蝶君 (Song Liling cover, Santa Fe Opera). Chuanyuan started his operatic journey as an ensemble member of VHO’s Sympathy in 2017. He recently returned to VHO as Amore in Orpheus & Erica.

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