Olivia Minhee Kang

Soprano Olivia Minhee Kang joined Pacific Opera Victoria and Vancouver Opera in the original opera The Flight of the Hummingbird, performing the role of Dukdukdiya (Hummingbird). The opera was performed publicly and went on a BC school tour in the spring of 2024.

Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, Kang completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Voice Performance at the University of Seoul. After developing a strong desire to explore the world, she moved to Victoria, BC, in 2012. Falling in love with the country, she began a new chapter of her life while studying with Nancy Argenta and Ingrid Attrot. She completed a Master’s in Voice Performance at the University of Manitoba under the guidance of Tracy Dahl. Currently, Kang performs and teaches in the Greater Vancouver area.

Among her recent projects, Kang directed, performed, and created A Lesson to a Life Journey, a captivating video collaboration with Manitoba Opera that showcased her deep passion for art songs, delivering a message of love and unity. Additionally, she curated a spellbinding Korean art song concert in 2023, fostering cultural understanding across generations with support from the Manitoba Arts Council. Last season, she performed in the chorus and understudied the role of Despina in Manitoba Opera’s Così fan tutte by Mozart.

Kang’s career highlights include winning first place at the Manitoba Provincial Music Festival and the Winnipeg Music Festival Scholarship, along with being the runner-up at the Winnipeg Music Festival Rose Bowl in 2021. She also won the University of Manitoba Concerto Competition in 2020.