Under the Sun-UNICEF Benefit Concert Featuring Young Promising Vocal Talents and Soprano Fang Tao Jiang with Pianist Bryan Wagorn

Join us for a meaningful evening at the "Under the Sun - UNICEF Benefit Concert." This special event features the internationally acclaimed soprano, Fang Tao Jiang, alongside her exceptionally talented vocal students from prestigious institutions such as The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, CCM, Berklee College of Music, LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts, The Anderson School, and more. Fang Tao's colleague and friend, the distinguished pianist Bryan Wagorn, known for his performances at the Metropolitan Opera House, will be providing piano accompaniment. The repertoire includes beloved musical theater classics, exquisite art songs, and captivating classical operatic arias.

Fang Tao Jiang, a first prize winner of numerous international vocal competitions, celebrated by The New York Times and revered in the classical opera community, is also a sought-after voice teacher. Her students, who attend well-known conservatories and are on their way to promising careers at prestigious opera houses and stages worldwide, join her in this cause. Together, they are dedicated to supporting young people's wellness and education.

Don't miss this evening as we come together to support UNICEF's vital work. Let the power of music move and inspire you and contribute to a brighter future for children around the world.

Soloists: 

Xi Chen•Emma Du •Jiancheng Dengzhong•Mandy Ru Feng•Reed Gnepper •Andrew Hansong •Miaoyan Hou •Lirong Liu •Jingxuan Liu•Christina Mink•Isla Wu•Ella Wang•Yuqi  Wu •BenJamin Yang•Matthew Yang •Rachel Zhao•Yitian Zhang 

Young People’s Vocal Ensemble:

Sophie Edelman•Hermione Fung•Anoushrie Gupta•Yuxuan Gong•Sophia Guo•Valerie Lan•Shinyi Pei•Alina Soukhareva•Sofia Shi •Alexandra Sun•Olivia Schussler•Wallace Wu•Sophie Yang

Executive Producer: Fang Tao Jiang

Director of Strategic Initiatives: Ray Zeng

Production Manager: Miaoyan Hou

Assistant Producer: Andrew Hansong

Graphic Design: Jiale Ma • Grace Liu

This event is being organized, hosted, and produced by a third party in support of UNICEF USA. UNICEF USA is the beneficiary of the third party’s efforts but is otherwise not affiliated with the third party. When a third party applies to organize, host, and/or produce an event in support of UNICEF USA, the third party agrees to abide by UNICEF USA’s policies on diversity, racial equity, and belonging, and child safeguarding.