Wei En Chan

Style: Pop; Opera; Jazz; Rock; Classical; Musical Theatre

Title: Assistant Professor of Theatre

Bio:

Wei En Chan is a countertenor from Singapore whose singing is lauded for its “time-stopping” beauty and technical finesse. He leads an active career in Asia and North America performing lead roles in the works of Bach and Handel. Highlights include the title role in Handel’s Oreste with the Singapore International Festival of Arts, conducted by Tian Hui Ng, alto solos in Bach’s B minor mass & St. Matthew Passion with Bachfest Malaysia, conducted by Dr. David Chin, Ruggiero in Handel’s Alcina with The Opera People, led by Red Dot Baroque’s Alan Choo, solos in Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Mass with the Cecilia Chorus of NY, conducted by Mark Shapiro, and Orlofsky in Strauss’ Die Fledermaus with the Singapore Lyric Opera, conducted by Joshua Tan. Wei En also interpreted the role of Ircano in Chatham Baroque & Quantum Theatre's ambitious modern revival of Broschi's Idaspe, conducted by Daniel Nesta Curtis, to much acclaim.

Wei En is Assistant Professor of Theatre at Allegheny College. He earned his M.M. in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory, studying with Dr. Ian Howell, and his B.M. from Ithaca College, studying with Professor Carol McAmis.

Voice Type: Countertenor

Music Styles Taught: Pop; Opera; Jazz; Rock; Classical; Musical Theatre

Availability: I am available as a performer; I am currently accepting private students; I am available as a clinician or presenter; I accept students through a college or university program

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