杨光是中国当代最具国际影响力的女中音歌唱家之一，以醇厚深邃的嗓音、精湛的演技和对歌剧艺术的深刻诠释闻名于世。

杨光的艺术之路始于中国中央音乐学院的系统训练，后在美国茱莉亚学院深造并获得“高级艺术家表演文凭”。这份学术履历不仅奠定了她扎实的学院派根基，更赋予她国际化的艺术视野。1997年，年仅二十余岁的她便以“英国卡迪夫国际歌唱家大赛”唯一大奖崭露头角，2001年又摘得“多明戈世界歌剧演唱家大赛”桂冠，这些荣誉如同璀璨星辰，照亮了她通往国际舞台的道路。

在芝加哥抒情歌剧院开启职业生涯后，杨光的身影出现在全球顶尖歌剧殿堂。从《阿依达》中的安娜芮丝公主到《唐·卡洛》里的艾波丽公主，她塑造的经典角色无不彰显着对角色的深刻理解与艺术表现力。更难能可贵的是，她不仅限于歌剧领域，还与世界各大交响乐团合作演绎马勒、柏辽兹等作曲家的严肃音乐作品，展现出全面的艺术修养。

近年来，杨光将舞台经验转化为教学智慧，在国内外音乐学院传道授业。她以艺术家与教育家的双重身份，不仅传授声乐技巧，更传递着对音乐艺术的深刻理解。这位用歌声连接东西方的女中音歌唱家，正以独特的文化视角和艺术实践，续写着中国声乐艺术的世界篇章。

Yang Guang is one of contemporary China's most internationally influential mezzo-sopranos, renowned for her rich, profound voice, exquisite technique, and deep interpretative insight into operatic roles.

Her artistic journey began with rigorous training at the Central Conservatory of Music in China, followed by further studies at the Juilliard School in the United States, where she earned an Artist Diploma. This academic foundation not only solidified her classical technique but also broadened her artistic perspective. In 1997, while still in her twenties, Yang gained international recognition as the sole winner of the Cardiff Singer of the World competition. In 2001, she further distinguished herself by winning the prestigious Domingo International Vocal Competition—milestones that illuminated her path to the world stage.

After launching her career at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Yang has graced the stages of leading opera houses worldwide. From the role of Princess Amneris in Aida to Princess Eboli in Don Carlo, her portrayals reveal a profound understanding and compelling artistic expression of each character. Beyond opera, she has collaborated with major symphony orchestras around the globe, performing serious musical works by composers such as Mahler and Berlioz, demonstrating remarkable versatility and depth as an artist.

In recent years, Yang Guang has dedicated herself to educating a new generation of singers, teaching at conservatories in China and abroad. As both an artist and educator, she imparts not only vocal technique but also a deeper understanding of musical artistry. Through her unique cultural perspective and ongoing artistic practice, this distinguished mezzo-soprano continues to help write a global chapter for Chinese vocal music.