KNIGHT OF THE ORDER OF THE STAR OF ITALYBERLINER GOLD MEDALLISTBOH CAMERONIAN AWARD WINNER
THE ARTIST
A voice shaped by many worlds.
From the intimacy of an art song to the emotional world of opera, Ang Mei Foong brings music and storytelling together.
Trained in Taiwan, Italy and Australia, the Malaysian soprano has appeared with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Kuala Lumpur City Opera. Her roles include Carmen, Mimì, Violetta Valéry, Contessa Almaviva and the First Lady in Die Zauberflöte.
She is the founder and artistic director of The Song Weavers, an ensemble dedicated to art song. Her commitment to Malaysian composers has led to world premières and the album Multicolour Voices.
Alongside her performance career, she is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Music at Universiti Putra Malaysia.
“It is a rare opportunity to be able to work so creatively and seamlessly with an actor/ opera singer in the way I have had the pleasure of working with Mei Foong over these last few weeks. I can boldly say that I have enjoyed every minute of the process.”
Christopher Ling · Director, Amahl and the Night Visitors, 2014
“Ang Mei Foong's voice is simply powerful, incredible and mind blowing. Everyone was mesmerized by her voice... She is a true inspiration.”
Alice Lee Myles · Amahl and the Night Visitors, 2014
“Ang Mei Foong, a Lirico soprano, delivered euphonious melodies with lovely poignant qualities which were mellow, dulcet and soothing to the listener. Her rendition of "Tacea la notte" from Verdi's "Il Trovatore" was well controlled and even though sung in Italian immediately conveyed the mood of the aria through her heartfelt interpretation.”
Phillip Chai · Stelle, May 2016
“KLCO's production of La bohème tonight 27 August 2016 featuring Mei Foong Ang as Mimi was a showcase for Mei Foong's beautiful lyrico soprano voice. Her "Mi chiamano Mimi“ was dramatic and made an electrifying impact. Her voice was silky and had a beautiful timbre in most parts of the performance. Not only that, her performance established firmly that Mei Foong is not just a singer but an opera performer as well. Bravissimo for a superb performance!!”
Phillip Chai · La bohème, Oct 2016
“It was the consensus of the commission that your performances reflect musicality, depth of interpretation, and technical expertise needed to distinguish oneself in the world of professional performance.”
Berliner International Music Competition Commission · 1 September 2018
“Her (Ang Mei Foong) leading role as Violetta showcased her stunning vocal dexterity and quality that was breath-taking even for us who have watched almost all her previous performances.”
Dr. Kua Kia Soong · KLCO, La Traviata, June 2019
“Ang Mei Foong’s voice is a gift indeed ~ an instrument of beauty, power, and soul. Listening to her sing is like being enveloped in honey, cream, and liquid gold. Her tone is smooth yet rich, warm yet vibrant, flowing effortlessly through each note with a kind of elegance that defies gravity. Her voice opens up like a flower in full bloom, delicate at first, then expanding with grace and majesty. In performance, it soars—lifting and gliding through the air as if it belongs to the heavens. Her high notes feel like gentle raindrops falling on still water, sending ripples of emotion through the hearts of her listeners. There is something timeless in the way she sings. Mei Foong doesn't merely perform; she teaches, she reveals. Her voice carries the weight of experience, the wisdom of an old teacher with a profound message. It reaches into the deepest parts of your soul, awakening something forgotten, something true. Whether interpreting a soaring aria or the quietest of lullabies, Mei Foong's voice is a living, breathing presence—one that lingers long after the final note has faded...”
Alicia Tan · Ang Mei Foong’s solo concert with the klpac Orchestra, 18 May 2025
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ON THE HORIZON
Upcoming performances.
All times are local to the venue (Malaysia and Singapore · UTC+8).
A collection of Malaysian art songs that reflects Mei Foong’s longstanding work with contemporary composers and her commitment to bringing local voices to the concert platform.
Photographs from the artist’s performance CV. La Traviata photography courtesy of KL City Opera; Eddy Chin / KO Creative Filmmaker Production and Eddie Tan.
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