About

Junchan Zhao was born and raised in China. She began her musical journey at the age of 12 with a keen interest in vocal performance. She pursued her passion with unwavering dedication and earned her degree from the renowned Xinghai Conservatory of Musin in South China. In 2024, she got her masters degree in vocal performance, especializing in the soprano voice type. During her time in the United States, Junchan has made a name for herself by winning several first prizes in various vocal competitions by showcasing her exceptional talent and passion for music. She is a current singer of Palm Beach opera.

AWARDS

2021

  • 1st place in adult voice classical Tampa semifinal in Music International

    Grand

  • 1st place in Baroque music competition in Charleston international music

    competition

2024

  • 1st place in adult classical treble in NATS Gold Coast student auditions

  • NATS 2024 Second Place Southeastern Region and qualified for the national

    round.

Education

1997- 1999: Guangdong Teachers College of Foreign Language and Arts/High School level (China)

1999-2001: Xinghai Conservatory of Music/Junior College (China)

2019-2022: Florida Atlantic University/Bachelor degree in music/vocal performance (USA)

2023: Opera workshop summer program in Giacomo Puccini Music Conservatory (Italy)

2022-2024: Florida Atlantic University/Master's degree in music/vocal performance (USA)

  • Vocal pedagogy Nine years of vocal teaching experience

  • Dancing Eight years of study

  • Piano playing Nine years of study

  • Languages Fluent in Chinese, Portuguese, and English

  • Interior design Five years of working experience

  • Karate second degree brown belt level Eight years of study

Additional Skills

events

  • 2026 Season: The Pearl Fishers

    Friendship. Forbidden Love. Fallout.

    In a love triangle with a high priestess, no one can win. Nadir and Zurga have loved and foresworn Leïla in order to maintain their friendship. Meanwhile, Leïla’s vow of chastity to serve the village creates a barrier to her future happiness. Crossing that barrier could end friendships and quite possibly lives. Yet Nadir and Leïla feel the magnetic pull of true love.

Videos