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Huijie Sun
Mezzo

Huijie Sun is a mezzo-soprano originally from Hohhot, the capital city of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China. She has captivated audiences with her performances across various opera stages in the United States.

Sun made her recent role debut as Lady Murasaki in Murasaki's Moon with Hub City Opera and Dance in New Jersey, and has also taken on roles such as Prince Orlovsky in Die Fledermaus and The Sixth Sprite in Cendrillon at Peabody Opera in Baltimore. Her versatile repertoire spans from the classic works of Mozart to contemporary compositions, showcasing her ability to bring both depth and nuance to her characters.

Sun's concert appearances have been equally impressive, including her GPD Degree Recital at the Peabody Institute, where she delivered powerful interpretations of works by Ravel, Grieg, and Rachmaninoff. She has also performed a recital of Chinese and German art songs at Austin Peay State University and participated in the #Anti-Asian Hate Recital in Hopkinsville, KY, where she highlighted the beauty of Chinese art songs in response to the ongoing social issues.

Sun has earned several accolades, including being a finalist in the 2024 Sylvia Green Competition at Peabody Institute, winning the Platinum Prize in the Canadian International Music Competition, and receiving awards from the London Classical and International Music Competitions.

Sun is a Doctor of Musical Arts student in Voice/Opera of American tenor Richard Leech. She received her Graduate Performance Diploma at Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University under acclaimed mezzo-sopranos Denyce Graves and Margaret Baroody. She earned her previous degree from Austin Peay State University. Huijie has also studied with esteemed teachers Issachah Savage, Alexander LoBianco, Peter Scott Drackley, Gail Robinson Oturu, and Sharon Mabry.