Our People
Artists, educators, leaders, and supporters united by a belief in the next generation of musicians.
Fang Tao Jiang
Founder
Fang Tao Jiang, praised by The New York Times chief music critic Anthony Tommasini as an “intensely expressive” soprano, has built an international career as a performer, educator, and arts advocate. She made her Carnegie Hall Stern Auditorium debut as soprano soloist in Requiem and has appeared with leading opera companies and orchestras including Opéra National de Bordeaux, Teatro di San Carlo, Leipzig Opera, Santa Fe Opera, New York City Opera, Tokyo Opera, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and the New Jersey Symphony.
Her performances have taken her to major venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Wigmore Hall, Suntory Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. A champion of contemporary music, she has collaborated extensively with composer Huang Ruo and released her solo album On Wings of Song in 2019 with distinguished musicians and the Grammy Award–winning Attacca Quartet.
Beyond the stage, Ms. Jiang is a dedicated voice teacher and philanthropist. She is the founder and executive director of the SolAria Global Music Foundation, where she brings together her artistic experience, mentorship, and commitment to supporting the next generation of musicians.
Board Members
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Hal Edelman
Treasurer
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Laurie Kyzvat
Secretary
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Annie Liang-Zhou
Member of Advisory Board
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Ruo Huang
Member of Advisory Board
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Jonathan Kelly
Member of Advisory Board
Young Leaders Board
The SolAria Young Leaders Board is a community of emerging leaders and arts advocates committed to advancing SolAria’s mission through philanthropy, community building, advocacy, and special events.
Miaoyan Hou
Young Leaders Board Member
Tiffany Qianxun Zhao
Young Leaders Board Member