EBS FM Jung Kyung's Classics: Mezzo-soprano Kim Jung Mi, 2nd Prize Winner of Geneva International Music Competition, to Appear on the 14th

With new colors for every role, Kim Jung Mi's musical story: EBS FM Wednesday Guest Session, featuring mezzo-soprano Kim Jung Mi

- Musical capabilities recognized on the world stage, including 2nd prize at the Geneva International Music Competition - A special musical life spanning various opera roles and the transition from cello to vocal music - Live performances ranging from Massenet's opera aria to Ravel's song cycle and Korean art songs

*Broadcast Date/Time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, EBS FM (104.5MHz in the Seoul metropolitan area)

Mezzo-soprano Kim Jung Mi, who is active on the international opera stage with deep musicality, a rich timbre, and delicate character interpretation, will visit the "Wednesday Guest Session" of EBS FM on October 14 at 10:00 AM. Evaluated by the French opera specialist media Forum Opéra as "a vocalist who fascinates the audience with outstanding professionalism," Kim Jung Mi has showcased a wide repertoire encompassing both Bel Canto and French opera. In this broadcast, she will share her experiences accumulated on the opera stage, her thoughts on music, and the process of growing into a vocalist.

Kim Jung Mi graduated at the top of her class from the Conservatorio di Santa Cecilia after studying at the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Italy, and made her name by winning prizes at prestigious international competitions, such as 1st prize and a special prize at the Alcamo International Competition and 2nd prize at the Geneva International Music Competition in Switzerland. After making her opera debut at the Teatro Verdi di Trieste and the Puccini Theatre in Merano, she has been recognized for her musicality and interpretive skills by performing various roles such as Cherubino in , Niklaus in , Adalgisa in , and Charlotte in . Currently, she continues her activities by collaborating with major domestic and international orchestras not only in opera but also on concert stages for symphonies and religious music.

Recently, she also met with the audience on the stage of the 18th Seoul International Music Festival. Kim Jung Mi, who collaborated in Respighi's during the SIMF Orchestra performance "Light and Shadow" on October 11, will discuss her impressions of participating in the music festival, the musical experiences she gained while studying in Italy, and how she breathes with the audience on different stages during this broadcast.

The broadcast will also feature live performances where Kim Jung Mi's diverse musical world can be experienced. Together with pianist Jang Hyo-jin, she will perform "Go! Let My Tears Flow" from Massenet's opera . As a piece containing the complex emotions of Charlotte, who lives while suppressing her feelings for the beloved Werther, one can experience the deep timbre and delicate expressive power unique to a mezzo-soprano.

Following this, she will convey the delicate colors and dreamy atmosphere unique to French music through "Magic Flute" from Ravel's song cycle . Finally, she is scheduled to encompass the lyricism of Korean art songs beyond opera and French songs by performing the Korean art song , which features poetry by Kim Nam-jo set to music by Kim Sun-ae.

In this broadcast, listeners can hear not only about the various characters, emotions, and the process of preparing opera roles that a mezzo-soprano can express, but also the story of how she chose the path of a vocalist after studying the cello in her childhood. The story of Kim Jung Mi, who has expanded her own musical world on the international stage for a long time, along with her live performances, is expected to deliver special emotion to listeners.

EBS FM , hosted by baritone Jung Kyung, can be heard every day from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM via EBS FM (104.5MHz in the Seoul metropolitan area), EBS internet radio 'Bandi', and the smartphone application 'Bandi'.

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