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Julian Kim at National and Commemorative Ceremonies

Julian Kim has been invited to perform at national commemorations, state ceremonies, and cultural memorials that honor shared history, sacrifice, and public service.

These moments, often held on solemn or significant days, allow his voice to serve not just as music but as a tribute — echoing collective memory, pride, and reflection.

This section highlights selected ceremonial performances, including Memorial Day events, public tributes, and national observances.

The 70th Korean Memorial Day Ceremony

Date:

2025.06.06

Venue:

Seoul National Cemetery, Seoul

Description:

Julian Kim (Baritone) performed “When the World Calls Your Name” (너의 이름을 세상이 부를 때) at the 70th Memorial Day Ceremony (Hyeonchungil) in Korea

The 64th April Revolution Commemoration

Date:

2024.04.19

Venue:

April 19th National Cemetery, Seoul

Description:

Julian Kim (Baritone) performed “My Way” (나만의 길) as part of the commemorative ceremony for the 64th anniversary of the April 19 Revolution

The 41st Gwangju Uprising Commemoration

Date:

2021.05.18

Venue:

National Cemetery for the May 18th Democratic Uprising, Gwangju

Description:

Baritone Julian Kim’s powerful renditions of “March for the Beloved” (임을 위한 행진곡) and “We Are” (우리는) echoed through Gwangju during the commemorative performance for the 41st anniversary of the May 18 Democratic Uprising

The 25th Korean Oceans Day Celebration

Date:

2020.07. 31

Venue:

National Ocean Science Museum, Ulchin

Description:

Julian Kim performed the Korean National Anthem alongside Phillip Jeong and Tain Han at the 25th Korean Oceans Day Celebration

The 51st Korea National Prayer Breakfast

Date:

2019.06.17

Venue:

COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul

Description:

Julian Kim performed “Seek First His Kingdom and His Righteousness” at the 51st Korea National Prayer Breakfast

The 4346th National Foundation Day Celebration

Date:

2014.10.03

Venue:

Sejong Center, Seoul

Description:

Julian Kim performed the Korean National Anthem at the 4346th National Foundation Day Celebration

Seoul Symphony Orchestra's Expo 2012 Celebration Concert

Date:

2012.05.15

Venue:

Big-O Seascape Stage

Description:

“Di Provenza il mar, il suol” from Verdi’s La Traviata, performed by Julian Kim for the Seoul Symphony Orchestra’s Expo 2012 Celebration Concert

Concerto Lirico Dedicato al 150° Anniversario dell'Unità d'Italia

Date:

2011.12.10

Venue:

Teatro Pergolesi di Jesi, Italy

Description:

Baritone Julian Kim (Bar. Julian Kim) performed “Brindisi” (The Drinking Song) from Verdi’s La Traviata at the Concerto Lirico Dedicato al 150° Anniversario dell'Unità d'Italia (Lyrical Concert Dedicated to the 150th Anniversary of Italian Unification)

The 65th Korean Independence Day Memorial Concert

Date:

2010.08.14

Venue:

Gwanghwamun Square

Description:

Highlights from La Traviata and Rigoletto, alongside Korean classics such as Geuriun Geumgangsan (Longing for Mt. Geumgang), Seonguja (The Pioneer), and Bimok (The Unknown Soldier’s Grave),
performed under the baton of Maestro Myung-Whun Chung with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra at the 65th Korean Independence Day Memorial Concert at Gwanghwamun Square

Concerto Per i 250 anni Della Nascita di Mozart

Date:

2006.02.20

Venue:

Teatro Donizetti, Bergamo, Italy

Description:

Luigi Ripamonti conducted Kim Jootaek in “Madamina, il catalogo è questo” from Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Concerto per i 250 anni della nascita di Mozart (Concert for the 250th Anniversary of Mozart’s Birth)

Last update: June 7, 2025

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