Kangmin Justin Kim as Sesto in Giulio Cesare in Egitto at the Zurich Opera

Kangmin Justin Kim adds another top-tier house to his résumé as he makes his debut at the Zurich Opera as Sesto in Giulio Cesare in Egitto, arguably Handel’s most famous opera. The production is staged by Davide Livermore and conducted by Sergio Capuano.

He joins a star-studded cast that includes Carlo Vistoli in the title role, Cecilia Bartoli as Cleopatra, Anne Sofie von Otter as Cornelia, Max Emanuel Cencic as Tolomeo, Renato Dolcini as Achilla, Karima El Demerdasch as Nireno, and Evan Grey as Curio. Performances take place on March 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 25.

Sesto has long been one of Kangmin Justin Kim’s signature roles. His interpretation has been highly acclaimed at venues including the Wiener Staatsoper, the Philharmonie de Paris, Luxembourg, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, as well as at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, where this Davide Livermore staging was first unveiled in 2024.