Voices Across Cultures: Chinese Art Song

Yanghi Mao is a singer and researcher dedicated to expanding the understanding and performance of Chinese art song on the international stage. Through her work as a performer, educator, and advocate, she has become a leading voice in introducing this repertoire to Western singers and audiences, while exploring its poetic depth, historical context, and distinct musical language.

In this conversation, she discusses the origins of Chinese art song, its relationship to classical poetry, and the nuances that define its sound world — as well as the growing efforts to make the repertoire more accessible within conservatoire training and beyond.