26/08/2025
Our next guest is someone whose voice resonates far beyond the opera stage. Shirley Xiao-Ling Wang is not only an acclaimed opera singer but also a dynamic speaker, best-selling author, and dedicated educator. She moves hearts with her music, empowers minds through her words, and uplifts others with her mission-driven work.
In this episode, airing Sunday, August 31, we explore the intersections of art and identity, performance and purpose, and how Shirley found her voice — and helps others find theirs. Whether you’re a fan of opera, a lover of stories, or a seeker of inspiration, this conversation is for you. Listen through to the end because you don't want to miss her performance of Madame Butterfly!
Shirley Wang is an award-winning operatic soprano, pianist, conductor, international bestselling author, entrepreneur, host, expert instructor, illustrator, and children's Chinese curriculum creator. She has performed across the US, including Carnegie Hall. In 2020, she launched an interview series, All Around Classical, featuring performing artists, composers, writers, dancers, actors, directors, and others who bring the world more color. It is rapidly gaining viewership and critical acclaim. You can find it on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and as a podcast on all major podcast distribution platforms.
In addition, she founded Simple Gifts Music Studio, Brillante Music Institute, and Oxygen Strategic Partners, offering musical performances, education programs, keynote concerts, and musical consultation services.
A native of Taipei, Taiwan, Shirley Xiao-Ling Wang is a graduate of the University of Southern California. She was a semi-finalist in the Premier International Opera Competition in New York (2022) and was a finalist in the International Opera Singer’s Competition of Chinese Heritage. She was a soloist in the Chinese Rising Stars Concert at Carnegie Hall.
As an operatic soprano, Ms. Wang has performed with Nickel City Opera West, Orlando Opera, Orlando Philharmonic, Central Florida Lyric Opera, First Coast Opera, Celestial Opera, Intimate Opera, and USC Opera Studio. Her operatic roles include Cio-Cio San, Aida, the Countess, Fiordiligi, Mrs. Alice Ford, Violetta, Mimi, Tosca, Liu, Nedda, Marguerite, Gretel, and Laetitia.
As a recitalist, Ms. Wang has been heard in California, Washington, Idaho, Boston, Long Island, and Florida. Notably, since 2016, she has created over 30 multi-media storytelling-based concerts in Central Florida and New York City.
She is currently on the roster of George Martynuk, Artist Management of New York.
https://linktr.ee/ShirleyWang
