Dieter Cui may reside in Seattle, but he is a world traveler when it comes to performing and teaching opera music. In addition to being a top performer in Chinese and Western opera, Cui — whose Chinese first name is Zong Shun — contributes to the community through his nonprofit organization, the Seattle PhiloVoce Association. Cui has also taught hundreds of students in Seattle.
Music pioneers to cross ethnic lines and perform together
On any given day, Yoshi Minegishi checks his schedule and reviews the many tasks he has in his queue.