YOUNGJUN PARK -Baritone – Adriana Molina

Born in 1990 in South Korea, Youngjun Park embarked on his musical journey at Hanyang University under the mentorship of Professor WonJun Lee.

In 2018 he moved to Italy, where he refined his craft at the Luigi Cherubini Conservatory in Florence under the guidance of Donatella Debolini. Further he had the privilege of studying with Spanish baritone, Juan Pons.

In 2020, Youngjun made his debut in the titular role of Verdi’s «RIGOLETTO» at Teatro Regio in Parma, Italy,

The following year, 2021, saw Youngjun’s compelling portrayal of Michonnet in «ADRIANA LECOUVREUR,» opposite Maria José Siri and conducted by Francesco Ivan Ciampa. He also embodied the role of Alfio in «CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA,» conducted by Daniel Oren, at «Auditorio Alfredo Kraus» in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain.

The year 2022 marked another milestone in Youngjun’s career, as he graced the stage as Lescaut in «MANON LESCAUT» at Teatro Benito Pérez Galdós – Opera de Las Palmas (Spain). He also stood as a cover for Gleby in Giordano’s «SIBERIA» at Teatro Real in Madrid and took on cover roles of Nabucco in «NABUCCO,» Germont in «LA TRAVIATA,» and Amonasro in «AIDA» by Verdi at Fondazione Arena di Verona.

In 2023, Youngjun continued his ascension, delivering a powerful portrayal of Amonasro in «AIDA» at Teatro Filarmonico di Verona, a production conducted by Massimiliano Stefanelli and staged by the legendary Franco Zeffirelli. His compelling presence also graced the role of Enrico Ashton in «LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR» at Opera de Las Palmas, where he shared the stage with the exceptional talents of Xabier Anduaga and Jessica Pratt.

As part of the promotional concerts for the 100th Arena di Verona Opera Festival in 2023, Youngjun captivated audiences in cities including Bucharest, Dubai, Zagreb, Berlin, and Brussels.

His debut as Amonasro/AIDA at the 100 FONDAZIONE ARENA DI VERONA FESTIVAL 2023 opposite luminaries like Anna Pirozzi, Anna Netrebko, Yusif Eyvazov, and Ekaterina Semenchuck, conducted by Marco Armiliato and Daniel Oren and staged by Stefano Poda, marked a high point in his career.

Later in the year, Youngjun will sing concerts with Arena di Verona in Tokyo and Seoul.

In February 2024, he achieves a tremendous success with the role of Scarpia/TOSCA, receiving endless standing ovations at the end of each performance at Teatro Mario del Monaco in Treviso,

In March sang Nabucco/Nabucco at Teatro Verdi di Trieste, conducted by Daniel Oren and staged by Giancarlo Del Monaco, and as the role of Duca di Nottingham in ROBERTO DEVEREUX at Opera Las Palmas (Spain)

He sang Amonasro in AIDA 2023 conducted by Marco Armiliato and staged by Stefano Podda and AIDA 1913 conducted by Daniel Oren and CARMINA BURANA at Arena di Verona.

Park will be at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, where he will be «cover» for Scarpia in the opera *Tosca* on the following dates:

Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024| 7:30 PM | *Tosca* | Scarpia | First Cover

Saturday, Sep 28 2024 | 8:00PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Thursday, Oct 3 2024 | 7:30PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Sunday, Oct 6 2024 | 3:00PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Friday, Oct 11 2024 | 7:30PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Tuesday, Nov 12 2024 | 6:30PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Friday, Nov 15 2024 | 8:00PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Tuesday, Nov 19 2024 | 8:00PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Saturday, Nov 23 2024 | 1:00PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Thursday, Jan 9 2025 | 8:00PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Sunday, Jan 12 2025 | 3:00PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Friday, Jan 17 2025 | 8:00PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

Thursday, Jan 23 2025 | 7:30PM | Tosca | Scarpia | First Cover

In February 2025 he will sing LA WALLY by Catalani (Gellner) at the Teatro Filarmonico di Verona, LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR (Enrico) and RIGOLETTO both conducted by Maestro Oren at Teatro Verdi di Trieste RIGOLETTO, he will be the second cast following Amarvstushin Enkhbat.

In 2025, Youngjun will sing at the new production of Nabucco/NABUCCO at Arena di Verona.

His accomplishments in international competitions stand as a testament to his exceptional artistry:

Third Prize and Rolex Prize of the Audience at OPERALIA THE WORLD OPERA COMPETITION PLÁCIDO DOMINGO 2022.

FIRST PRIZES in:

XX International Competition «Ottavio Ziino» (2021)
XXVI «Riccardo Zandonai» International Competition for Lyric Singing (2019)
VI Franco Ghitti International Competition for Lyric Singing (2019)
V Franco Federici International Competition for Lyric Singing (2019)
III «Bellano Paese degli Artisti» International Competition for Lyric Singing (2019)
XIV «Cappuccili-Patané-Respighi» International Competition for Singing (2019)
XIV Rinaldo Pelizzoni International Competition (2019)

SECOND PRIZES in: