The Korean National Opera has announced the winners of its 24th National Opera Vocal Competition. Taking home the Grand Prize was bass Kim Seok-jun. He performed such arias as “Quand la flamme de l’amour” from “La jolie fille de Perth” and “Infelice! e tuo credevi” from “Ernani.” Tenor Lee Jae-myung was the recipient of the Gold Prize, while soprano Park Seong-eun {…}
The Korean National Opera Company is set to host its 24th Vocal Competition. The preliminary round is scheduled for Aug. 6 and 7, at the National Arts Group Performance Practice Center. Those moving forward will perform in a concert with the Korean Orchestra led by Jang Yoon-seong. The final round will take place Aug. 20, at the Gangdong Arts Center {…}
The Korean National Opera has signed a business agreement with Sansu Beverage Co., Ltd.’s eco-friendly bottled water brand “I’m Eco.” This agreement was created with the purpose of creating a sustainable performance culture where art and the environment coexist. It also allows for eco-friendly consumption practices to naturally permeate the culture. The Company under the direction of Choi Sang-ho aims {…}
The Korean National Opera will present a Cultural Sharing Concert at the Seoul Eastern Detention Center on June 24, 2025. This is the latest in a series of annual events aimed at providing opportunities for the culturally underprivileged to enjoy the arts. In 2023, the company presented a showcase at the Suwon City Welfare Center for the Disabled, and in {…}
The Korean National Opera has announced a partnership with the Korean Autism Love Association. The partnership, which aims to expand the participation of people with disabilities in culture and the arts, as well as providing a means to improve the quality of life through the arts. To that end, there will be the exchange of human and material resources between {…}
The Korean National Opera will present “The Marriage of Figaro” at the Seoul Arts Center Opera Theatre from March 20 to 23, 2025. This is the third time that the company has worked with director Vincent Huguet, following his work in “Così fan tutte” and “Don Giovanni.” David Ryland, the artistic director and chief conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra, {…}
The Korean National Opera has announced its 2025 season. “For the coming year of 2025, we have prepared four operas that will comfort the hearts of the audience with the keyword ‘love.’ Through each work, we will show the various aspects and depth of love,” said Choi Sang-ho, the director of the National Opera Company. First up is “Le Nozze {…}
The Korean National Opera is set to present Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West” this December. Sopranos Rim Se-kyung and Kim Eun-hee share the lead role of Minnie. They are joined by Antonio Yang and Insu Hwang as Jack Rance and tenors Sungkyu Park and Yoon Suk Han as Dick Johnson / Rammerez. other cast members include Doho Kang, Jared Werlein, {…}
The Korean National Opera’s National Opera Studio Youth Education Group will present Strauss II’s “Die Fledermaus” on Oct. 11 and 12, 2024. The showcase will feature members of the education group in prominent roles. David Lee, assistant conductor of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will make his company debut at the podium. The operetta will be directed by Kim Dong-Il. Both {…}
The Korean National Opera will present “Tannhäuser” starting on Oct. 17, 2024. The performances will take place at the Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater and run through Oct. 20, 2024. This represents the first time that Korean audiences will see the opera performed in its original language; it was previously showcased 45 years ago in in a Korean translation. For {…}
Korean National Opera is set to present “Die Tote Stadt” on May 23-26, 2024 at the Seoul Arts Center. For performances on May 23 and 25, audiences will see Roberto Sacca, Rachel Nicholls, and Antonio Yang. For the May 24 and 26 showcases, the cast will be headlined by James Lee, Mi-Seon Oh, and Insik Choi. Participating in both casts {…}