An accomplished soprano, Lan Zhang graduated from Northwestern National University (Lanzhou, China) majoring in Vocal Performance. She has won several signing competitions in China including “First Prize of Young Singer's Competition of Qinghai (1986)”and “First Prize of Young Singer's Competition of Ningxia (1989, 1994).” She worked as a Solo Singer at Qinghai Singing and Dancing House for few years, and before coming to the United States she was on the faculty of Ningxia University teaching voice related courses. Sponsored by Chinese government, she taught voice and Chinese music at Arts Academy of Korea (Pyongyang) for two years (1991-1993). Her performance and teaching has been highly praised by musicians, audience, and students.
