Praised by The Times for the ‘chorister’s purity’ of his timbre, Chinese countertenor Zheng Jiang was a finalist in the 2025 Kathleen Ferrier Awards. He trained with Norma Burrowes in Canada, holds a Master’s degree with distinction from the Royal College of Music studying with Ben Johnson and joins the RCM International Opera Studio in September 2026. Recent and upcoming engagements include his company debut with The Mozartists as a Season Artist at Cadogan Hall and his role debut as Sesto Giulio Cesare (The Grange Festival). He is a 2026 Leeds Song Young Artist. He won First Prize at the Adrian Clarke Vocal Awards in Grasmere Song Festival (2025), third Prize in RCM Lies Askonas Competition (2025) and The Nicholas Partridge Award For Outstanding Creativity in The Eastbourne International Singing Competition (2024).
Zheng Jiang
Countertenor, Samling Artist Programme: 2026
Zheng Jiang, Samling Artist Programme Masterclass, Marchmont House. Photo: Mark Pinder
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Zheng Jiang in masterclass with Samling Artist Anna Stéphany. Photos: Mark Pinder
“The opportunity to explore repertoire in such depth, to receive such thoughtful guidance, and to share the experience with such wonderful colleagues created an atmosphere that was both deeply supportive and creatively energising. It has been a truly unforgettable journey, and what I experienced at Samling will stay with me for the rest of my artistic life.”
Samling Institute for Young Artists is a leading global authority in the training of young voices.
Since 1996, the Samling Artist Programme has provided intensive residential masterclass weeks for early-career singers and pianists, followed by professional development and support through our activities and established networks.
Find out more
Samling Artist Programme | All Samling Artists