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Ji Young Jeon is an internationally acclaimed dramatic coloratura soprano whose career has spanned more than three decades. Renowned for her vocal agility, expressive artistry, and commanding stage presence, she has performed leading operatic roles throughout Europe, Asia, and the United States...

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Her repertoire spans many of opera's most celebrated heroines, including Mozart's Queen of the Night, Verdi's Violetta, Donizetti's Lucia, Puccini's Musetta, Mimì, and Liu, Strauss's Sophie, and Offenbach's Olympia. Equally at home in lyric and dramatic repertoire, she is admired for bringing both technical brilliance and emotional authenticity to every performance.

Ji Young has performed with internationally respected opera companies and concert organizations including Deutsche Oper Berlin, Semperoper Dresden, Deutsche Oper am Rhein, Staatsheater Hannover, Gasteig Munich, Laeiszhalle Hamburg, Theater Bern, Prague Castle, and the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul.

Her concert repertoire includes Beethoven's Symphony No. 9, Strauss orchestral works, gala concerts, and recital performances, reflecting a versatile career that bridges opera, orchestral performance, and chamber music.

Committed to artistic excellence throughout her career, Ji Young completed advanced vocal studies at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München after earning her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Yonsei University. She has also participated in the renowned Mozarteum International Summer Academy in Salzburg, studying with many of the world's most respected vocal pedagogues and artists.

Fluent in Korean, German, Italian, and English, Ji Young continues to perform internationally while inspiring audiences through expressive storytelling, technical mastery, and a lifelong dedication to the art of opera.a

Discover Ji Young Jeon's complete performance archive, including her operatic repertoire, past engagements, biography, and career highlights on Operabase—the world's leading database for opera professionals and performances.

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In this educational lecture, Ji Young Jeon explores the essential role of breath support in developing a healthy, expressive, and technically sound voice.

“Music has the power to transcend language and connect people through shared emotion. I bring this philosophy to every performance and lesson, combining technical excellence with expressive storytelling to inspire audiences and nurture the next generation of singers.”

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Experience & Credentials

  • Explore the operatic roles and concert works that have shaped Ji Young's international career, featuring music by Mozart, Puccini, Verdi, Donizetti, Strauss, Offenbach, and more.

    • Hochschule für Musik und Theater München — Advanced Performance Diploma

    • Yonsei University — Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

  • Ji Young further refined her artistry through advanced study at the Mozarteum International Summer Academy in Salzburg, working with internationally respected performers and vocal pedagogues.

  • Fluent in Korean, English, German, and Italian, allowing her to perform and collaborate in a wide range of international productions.

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