Opera Performance Summary, Reviews & Media
2018
I PURITANI
In 2018, Julian Kim took on the role of Sir Riccardo Forth in Bellini’s I Puritani at Teatro Massimo in Palermo, earning widespread critical praise. Reviewers highlighted the richness and warmth of his baritone, his refined phrasing, and his ability to navigate the demands of Bellini’s writing with confidence and vocal control. His clear and precise diction lent strength to both musical and dramatic expression, bringing credibility and emotional depth to the role of the tormented Riccardo. While praised for his vocal power and agility, critics also noted his stage composure and elegance, with several calling attention to the dignified restraint and clarity of his interpretation. His performance in the Act I cabaletta “Ah, per sempre io ti perdei” and the rousing Act II duet “Suoni la tromba” — sung in unison with bass Nicola Ulivieri — received especially enthusiastic applause, with the latter earning an encore. Collectively, critics described Kim’s Riccardo as elegant, resolute, and emotionally resonant, placing him among the most promising baritones on the international stage.
2018
Apr 13 - Apr 19
Vincenzo Bellini
빈첸초 벨리니
I PURITANI
- 청교도 -
Conductor
Jader Bignamini
personaggi e interpreti
Lord Arturo Talbo
Celso Albelo
Shalva Mukeria
Elvira
Laura Giordano
Ruth Iniesta
Jessica Pratt
Sir Riccardo Forth
JULIAN KIM
Giorgio Caoduro
Sir Giorgio
Nicola Ulivieri
Ugo Guagliardo
Enrichetta di Francia
Anna Pennisi
Lord Gualtiero Valton
Roberto Lorenzi
Sir Bruno Robertson
Antonello Ceron
Libretto
Carlo Pepcoli
Stage Director
Pier Luigi Pier'Alli
Set Designer
Pier Luigi Pier'Alli
Costume Designer
Pier Luigi Pier'Alli
Lighting Designer
Bruno Ciulli

Teatro Massimo, Palermo, Italy
Produced by
Teatro Massimo di Palermo

