A leading baritone of the generation in Korea, Baritone Paul Kong has appeared on important stages throughout Europe such as Oslo National Theatre in Norway; Avignon, Monpellier, Toulouse, Bordeux, Orange Festival in France; Leipzig in Germany. His signature roles include Marcello in “La Boheme”, Don Giovanni in “Don Giovanni”, Figaro in “Il barbiere di Siviglia”, Conte in “Le nozze di Figaro”, Rodrigo in “Don Carlo”, and Onegin in “Eugene Onegin”.
Kong has recently made important appearances with important conductors: Marcello in Korea National Opera and Beijing NCPA’s La Boheme with Maestro Myung-Whun Chung; and Onegin in Seoul Philharmonic’s “Eugene Onegin” with Maestro Shao-Chia Lu.
He was the winner of prestigious Toulouse International Competition and Seoul International Competition. He also was a prize winner of Belvedere Competition in Vienna. He graduated from Seoul National University and Marseille National Conservatoire.
Reviews:
“A breathtaking, noble Rodrigo” – Asia Economy
“Charismatic, yet witty Don Giovanni with great voice” – Dagens Næringsliv