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Opera Performance Summary, Reviews & Media

2011

L'ELISIR D'AMORE

Now performing as Julian Kim, Jootaek Kim joined the cast of L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti for the 44th Traditional Opera Season, curated by the Pergolesi Spontini Foundation. Praised for his powerful voice, excellent diction, and expressive acting, Kim portrayed Belcore with a blend of comic charm and commanding presence. Critics highlighted his notable vocal range, strong interpretive skills, and engaging stage persona, solidifying his reputation as a versatile baritone.

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Credit Operaclick

2011
Oct 21 - Oct 23
Gaetano Donizetti
가에타노 도니체티

L'ELISIR D'AMORE

- 사랑의 묘약 -

Conductor

Roberto Polastri

personaggi e interpreti

Dulcamara

Mattia Olivieri
Alessio Potestio

Nemorino

Yijie Shi
Javier Tomé

Adina

Angela Brun

Giannetta

Elide de Matteis Larivera

Belcore

JULIAN KIM
Alessandro Sessolo

Libretto

Felice Romani

Stage Director

Italo Nunziata

Set Designer

Pasquale Grossi

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Teatro Pergolesi, Jesi, Italy

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Festival Pergolesi Spontini

"Il cast è apparso più che dignitoso, con una punta di eccellenza nell’ottimo Belcore del sorprendente coreano Julian Kim, voce robusta e di notevole volume, molto sicura nella dizione e nelle agilità e dalle belle intenzioni interpretative. Ha colpito in modo particolare la forza dell’accento nelle minacce rivolte a Nemorino durante “Adina credimi”, cosa che fa auspicare un impegno costante anche del Donizetti serio."

"The cast appeared more than dignified, with a touch of excellence in the excellent Belcore of the surprising Korean Julian Kim, a robust voice with notable volume, very sure of diction and agility and with good interpretative intentions. The strength of the accent in the threats addressed to Nemorino during "Adina credimi" was particularly striking, which makes us hope for a constant commitment also from the serious Donizetti."

Jesi - Teatro Pergolesi: L'Elisir d'Amore

OperaClick

" Julian Kim è Belcore, narcisisticamente fiero del proprio bell'aspetto e dotato di voce brunita ed espressiva; terrorizza le guardie al suo seguito ma rivela un cuore tenero grazie al peluche che porta sempre con sé."

"Julian Kim is Belcore, narcissistically proud of his good looks and gifted with a burnished and expressive voice; he terrorizes the guards following him but reveals a tender heart thanks to the stuffed toy he always carries with him."

UN SOGNO D'AMORE

TEATRO.it

"Il baritono coreano Julian Kim è entrato alla perfezione nelle vesti del sergente Belcore non solo con un’apprezzabile estensione vocale, ma con una recitazione piena di ironia e sorretta da un’ottima gestualità."

"The Korean baritone Julian Kim embodied the role of Sergeant Belcore to perfection, not only with an admirable vocal range but also with a performance full of irony, supported by excellent gestural expression."

Una splendida edizione dell’"Elisir d’amore" a Jesi

MusiCulturA online

L'ELISIR D'AMORE di G Donizetti Teatro Pergolesi - 23 ottobre 2011

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