Fidelio

In 2016, the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia, under Sir Antonio Pappano, opened its season with a concert performance of Beethoven’s Fidelio. Julian Kim performed as Don Fernando, a brief yet pivotal role traditionally requiring a baritone with authority. Notably, Kim was the youngest principal cast member, marking a significant achievement in this prestigious production.

Critics praised Kim’s warm and noble baritone, with one reviewer describing him as the most musician-like of the cast. Another highlighted his impressive technique and Austrian German diction, calling his Don Fernando both commanding and sincere. Performing alongside renowned artists like Rachel Willis-Sørensen and Günther Groissböck, Kim's refined and memorable performance affirmed his status as a rising star.

Reviews

https://onlinemerker.com/roma-auditorio-di-santa-cecilia-fidelio-konzertante-version/

https://bachtrack.com/review-fidelio-pappano-willis-sorensen-oneill-santa-cecilia-rome-october-2016

https://roma.repubblica.it/cronaca/2016/10/19/news/roma_la_sfida_di_pappano_ecco_il_mio_fidelio_utopia_possibile_in_forma_di_musica_-150103168/