BIOGRAPHY

Edward Kim – Baritone

Edward Kim is a distinguished South Korean baritone based in Singapore, widely acclaimed for his profound musical interpretations, refined dramatic sensibilities, and commanding stage presence. With extensive operatic and concert experience across Europe and Asia, he maintains an active dual career as a performer and pedagogue, contributing meaningfully to both the stage and the classroom.

Professional Trajectory
Kim’s operatic repertoire highlights his remarkable versatility and interpretive depth. He has portrayed numerous principal roles to critical acclaim, including:

  • Don Giovanni (Don Giovanni) – The Opera People (Singapore)

  • Silvio (Pagliacci) – Singapore Lyric Opera

  • Vater (Hänsel und Gretel) – Opera Holland Park (UK)

  • Dandini (La Cenerentola) – Welsh National Opera Gala under Maestro Carlo Rizzi

  • Forester (The Cunning Little Vixen) – Hampstead Garden Opera (UK)

Recent and upcoming engagements include:

  • Dan Cairo in Carmen – Singapore Lyric Opera

  • Count Formaggio in La Pizza con Funghi and Guglielmo in Le Villi – New Opera Singapore

  • Créon in Médée and Oreste in Iphigénie en Tauride – The Opera People

In addition to his operatic work, Kim is a frequent recitalist and festival artist. He has appeared at major international events such as the Verbier Festival (Atelier Lyrique), Oxford International Song Festival, and the Voices of Singapore Festival.

His artistry has been recognized through multiple international accolades, including the Sir Ian Stoutzker Prize, Special Prize at the Antonina Campi Vocal Competition, and honors from the Osaka International Music Competition and the New York Concert Artists Competition.

Academic Formation and Pedagogical Engagement
Edward Kim holds a Master of Performance with Distinction from the Royal College of Music in London, where he trained under the mentorship of leading vocal coaches and conductors, developing a strong foundation in operatic and art song traditions.

An impassioned educator, Kim currently serves as full-time faculty in the vocal department at Capital College of the Arts (Singapore), where he teaches Principal Study (Classical Voice) and Choral Music. In his expanded role as Programme Coordinator from 2025, he contributes to curriculum development and provides mentorship to the next generation of classical vocalists.