Concerto per Renata Tebaldi

Notes: Kim Jootaek, winner of the Best Young Promise award at the 2007 Renata Tebaldi International Singing Competition, performed in a special concert held in San Marino. The event, organized by the Italian Embassy and the Tebaldi Foundation, took place on July 22 to honor Renata Tebaldi's legacy. The program featured works by Leoncavallo, Strauss, Verdi, and others. Kim Jootaek shared the stage with soprano Jacquelyne Wagner, accompanied by pianist Luigi Marzola. Reflecting on his experience, Kim Jootaek described the Tebaldi Competition as a "precious and exciting experience" that greatly boosted his confidence.