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Korea National Opera to Host ‘Museum Opera Gala II’ at National Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art

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The Korea National Opera will present “Museum Opera Gala II” on May 20 at 7 p.m. local time at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul. The showcase will be presented against the backdrop of Damien Hirst’s installation art. Soprano Yoon Sang-ah, mezzo-soprano Kim Jung-mi, tenor Kim Yo-han, and baritone Samuel Yoon headline the evening, with 20 members {…}

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Korea National Opera to Present 66-Performance Nationwide Tour

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The Korea National Opera has announced a nationwide touring initiative spanning 66 performances over 40 days. The tour marks an increase of nine performances over last year and places a greater emphasis on full-length opera, with five works on offer: Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi,” Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus,” Verdi’s “La Traviata,” and Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville.” {…}

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Korea National Opera Launches 2026 Spring Opera Academy with Expanded Curriculum

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The Korea National Opera, under Acting Artistic Director Shin Yong-sun, has announced enrollment for its 2026 spring semester Opera Academy, running from March through June. The Academy has expanded its theory and appreciation offerings this semester with two new programs. “Opera Date” introduces beginners to the origins and history of opera, the defining characteristics of opera by country, and the {…}

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Korea National Opera Unveils 2026 Season

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The Korea National Opera announces its 2026 season. The season follows the theme, “Waves.” First up is Massenet’s “Werther.” Hong Seok-won conducts. Performance Dates: April 23 – 26, 2026 The Korean premiere of Britten’s “Peter Grimes” is directed by Julien Chabass and conducted by Alexander Joel. Performance Dates: June 18 – 21, 2026 The Korea National Opera kicks off its {…}

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Korea National Opera to Host Year-End Concert at Welfare Facility

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The Korea National Opera is set to hold the “2025 Korea National Opera Cultural Sharing Year-End Concert” on Dec. 19. This concert is presented by four members of the National Opera Studio Youth Education Group. The group will perform famous arias and duets from opera such as “Die Fledermaus” and “The Barber of Seville.” They will also perform musical numbers and animation theme {…}

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Korea National Opera Announces North American Tour

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The Korea National Opera has announced its 2025 North American tour. Under the leadership of Director and Artistic Director Choi Sang-ho, the company and members of the National Opera’s Youth Educational Troupe will present concerts in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Ottawa, Canada. The tour runs Oct. 4 – 16. Special engagements on the tour include the opening {…}

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Korea National Opera Union Releases Statement of Protest

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The Korea National Opera Union has released a statement of protest in response to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s (MCST) plan to relocate to the company to the provinces. A letter signed by all members of the Korea National Opera Union was published in June 2025. The letter begins by condemning the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s {…}

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Korean National Opera Visits Juvenile Detention Centers

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The Korean National Opera has set up visits to local juvenile detention centers. The company’s National Opera Studio Youth Education Corps members will visit the Seoul Juvenile Detention Center and the Anyang Juvenile Detention Center in April. These concerts will take place as part of the 2026 National Opera Cultural Sharing Performance. The project, which began in 2023, is an {…}

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Korean National Opera Names New General & Artistic Director

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Park Hye-jin, former director of the Seoul Metropolitan Opera, has been appointed as the 15th director and artistic director of the National Opera of Korea. Her term will span three years. Park graduated from the Department of Vocal Music at Yonsei University before completing her master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music. Since 2009, she has served as a {…}