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South Korean baritone Yongjae Lee is acclaimed for his remarkable versatility and profound artistry across an extensive repertoire, encompassing operatic and art song works from the Baroque era to contemporary compositions. Celebrated for his commanding stage presence and richly expressive vocal timbre, Lee has mesmerized audiences on some of the distinguished stages.

A laureate of numerous prestigious competitions, Lee’s accolades include First Prize at the 5th New York International Music Competition, where he was honored with the Edward C. Braunstein Award and has graced Winner’s concert at the Lincoln Center’s Bruno Walter Auditorium. And garnered recent distinctions such as a Platinum Medal in Classical Voice from the Quebec Concours International de Musique et des Beaux-Arts, First Prize at the 2023 London Classical Music Competition, Second Prize at the Charleston International 19th Century Music Competition, and Third Prize at the Vienna International Classical Singing Competition. Additionally, he claimed the First Prize in the Dr. Larry Day Memorial Voice Competition and was a distinguished winner in the University of Arizona President’s Competition, earning the Distinguished Baritone in the Voice Area Concerto Competition Award.

Lee’s operatic repertoire reflects his artistic breadth and depth, featuring a range of iconic roles, including Gianni Schicchi (Gianni Schicchi), Leporello (Don Giovanni), Grandpa Moss (The Tender Land), Peter (Hänsel und Gretel), Marcel (Beauty and the Beast), as well as Betto (Gianni Schicchi). As an Arizona Opera Ambassador Artist, Lee has brought operatic repertoire to audiences, notably portraying Marcel in André Grétry’s Beauty and the Beast as part of the OperaTunity program, serving as an Arlyn M. Brewster OperaTunity Teaching Artist. With an unwavering dedication to artistic excellence and an innate ability to connect with audiences, Yongjae Lee continues to redefine the boundaries of vocal performance, breathing vibrant life into both timeless classics and contemporary masterpieces.

Academically, Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in Voice Performance from Seoul National University, a master’s degree in Classical Voice from the Manhattan School of Music, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice and Opera from the University of Arizona, where he distinguished as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.