American tenor Arthur Shen incorporates an intelligent sense of style with a fresh and invigorating approach to the standard repertoire, demonstrating impeccable intonation, sensitive phrasing, and a vibrant, colorful upper register - all hallmarks of great artistry. His clear, clean, and energetic portrayals infuse everything he sings with vitality and spontaneity.

Arthur Shen was raised in Indianapolis, IN and Walnut Creek, CA. He attended the University of California at Berkeley and the Mannes College of Music. Mr. Shen is currently the principal tenor for Italian and Spinto roles for the Staatstheater Braunschweig. Arthur Shen resides in Braunschweig, Germany. He has studied with notable operatic artists such as Olivia Stapp and Mignon Dunn.

17-May-2008 : Staatstheater Braunschweig: 2009 Spielzeit
Staatstheater Braunschweig has announced its season repetoire for 2009. Arthur is scheduled to sing Des Grieux in Puccini's Manon Lescaut, Rodolfo in Puccini's La Boheme, Offizier in Hindemith's Cardillac and Gabriel Adorno in Verdi's Simon Boccanegra.

20-Mar-2008 : San Diego Opera: Nabucco
Arthur Shen is scheduled to sing his first Ismael in Verdi's Nabucco with the San Diego Opera. The production is scheduled to take place in February of 2010.

5-Jan-2008 : Utah Festival Opera: Aida
Arthur Shen will be singing his first Radames with the Utah Festival Opera. Karen Kelltner conducts the Festival Opera Orchestra. The first performance is scheduled for July 11, 2008.