Shuo Zhai
Singer
Bio:
Shuo Zhai is a creative professional with passions spanning both music and architecture. After graduating from Stanford, where he studied vocal and piano performance, Shuo went on to earn a Master of Architecture from the Yale School of Architecture.
An avid choral singer, Shuo has performed with ensembles such as the Stanford Chamber Chorale, the Hong Kong Bach Choir, and the Yale Schola Cantorum. In 2015, Shuo joined the LA Master Chorale under Artistic Director Grant Gershon. Highlights include international tours as part of Peter Sellars’ acclaimed production of Orlando di Lasso’s Lagrime di San Pietro, singing the U.S. premiere of David Lang’s before and after nature with video artist Tal Rosner, and performing at the 97th Academy Awards. Shuo has also contributed to major recordings, including film scores for The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, as well as John Adams’ opera Girls of the Golden West with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil.
Alongside a musical career, Shuo is an accomplished architect licensed in California and New York. Shuo recently founded ZHAI Design, a boutique architecture and interior design practice specializing in high-end residential projects. Previously, Shuo designed for renowned studios including RIOS and Gehry Partners, and played leading roles in projects ranging from gallery exhibitions at the Pompidou to large-scale initiatives like the LA River Master Plan. Shuo loves exploring the connections between music and architecture, and is always eager to share insights about Walt Disney Concert Hall with a curious audience!
