Xiao
Xiao

Xiao Xiao
(She/Her) Chinese lyric mezzo-soprano Xiao Xiao is quickly gaining recognition for the warmth and brilliance of her voice, complemented with soulful and expressive artistry on stage. Xiao is embracing both standard repertoire as well as contemporary works, from the operatic stage to the recital hall, she strives to bring warmth and emotional connection to the global audiences. 

With notable performances across both regional and national stages, she has made a strong impression through appearances with companies such as Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, the Glimmerglass Festival. She is also a District Winner of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition.

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Xiao Xiao

Chinese lyric mezzo-soprano Xiao Xiao is quickly gaining recognition for the warmth and brilliance of her voice with soulful and expressive artistry on stage. Xiao is embracing both standard repertoire as well as contemporary works, from the operatic stage to the recital hall, she strives to bring depth and emotional connection to the hearts and souls of global audiences. 

Notable Roles performed including The title role of La Cenerentola, and L’enfant et les sortilèges, Ma Joad in The Grapes of Wrath, Third lady in Die Zauberflöte/Magic flute, Contessa in I Due Figaro, Linfea/Destino in Cavalli’s La Calisto, Dorabella in Così Fan Tutte, Mercédès in Carmen, Hiroko in An American dream, Jim in The Gift of the Magi, Henrietta Wong in Harvey Milk(premiere), among others. Xiao has made a strong impression through appearances with companies such as Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, the Glimmerglass Festival and Opera de Metro.

Xiao is a District Winner of the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition and a winner in the Toscanini International Competition  and the Orpheus Vocal Competition.

Xiao is an alumna of Manhattan School of music, New England Conservatory of Music and currently a DMA candidate/Teaching Assistant at Michigan State University.

 



Experience

Experience

Houston, TX

Principal artist

2026 - 2026
Snake/sheep in the big swim associated with Asia society Texas
Cooperstown, NY

Resident artist/soloist

2024 - 2024
Fury and Destino/Linfea cover in La Calisto, ensemble in Pgliacci, The Pirates of Penzance

Principal Artist

2024 - 2025
Jim in The gift of the Magi, Third lady and Papageno cover in Magic flute.
St. Louis, MO

Gerdine Young artist/soloist

2022 - 2023
Two seasons as Gerdine Young artist, Premiered Henrietta Wong in Harvey Milk, sang Shepherd boy in Tosca, covered Dorabella in Così fan tutte, covered Mercedes in Carmen, covered Lucy in Awakenings, Ensemble in Carmen, Magic flute,Tosca, Susannah

Expertise

Industry

Opera

Musical Theatre

Classical Music

Higher Education