Toan Nguyen
Tenor–Sopranist • Soloist • Vocal Coach
Toan Nguyen is a tenor–sopranist celebrated for his crystalline tone, expressive phrasing, and instinct for emotional storytelling. Based between New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area, he bridges two vibrant musical worlds with a practice grounded in artistry, intellect, and heart.
Rooted in classical tradition yet responsive to the present, Toan brings refinement and authenticity to both performance and pedagogy. As a vocal coach, he guides singers toward technical confidence and interpretive honesty—cultivating musicianship that communicates with clarity and warmth.
His performances span sacred and contemporary stages, from chamber oratorio and recital repertoire to new collaborative works with choirs, instrumentalists, and composers. Toan approaches each project with the belief that music is a form of empathy—an art that connects spirit, culture, and the shared human voice.
Upcoming Performances
Music that invites beauty, vulnerability, and connection — brought to life through chorus, orchestra, and community.
Join Us
Handel — Messiah
Central Presbyterian Church Choir and Orchestra · Toan Nguyen, Tenor Soloist
Central Presbyterian Church, 593 Park Avenue, New York City
Fauré — Requiem · Ani Ma’amin: A Holocaust Lamentation
MSM Chamber Choir and Orchestra · Toan Nguyen, Tenor Soloist in Ani Ma’amin · Deborah King, Conductor
Christ Chapel, Riverside Church, New York City · Free Concert
Handel — Messiah
Zephyr Symphony and Chorus under Don Scott Carpenter
St. Mark Lutheran Church, San Francisco
Mendelssohn — Elijah
Soloists Andrew Thomas Pardini, Mary-Hollis Hundley, Leandra Ramm, Elliott James-Ginn Encarnácion
St. Mark Lutheran Church, San Francisco
Bach Week — MSM at Merkin Hall
Celebrating J.S. Bach’s sacred and instrumental works
Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center, New York City
Vox Humana — Choral Reflections Across Centuries
Wood · Palestrina · Vaughan Williams · Saunder Choi · Luna Pearl Woolf
St. Mark Lutheran Church, San Francisco

