Eun Sun Kim Graces the Cover of Opera Now • November 2023
London, United Kingdom
Photo by Tae-hwan Kim
Opera Now
Fearless, Humble & Prepared
“Even in this fast-paced industry, Eun Sun Kim’s running starts are the stuff of legend.
Conducting is a profession of first impressions. First: fly into a new city, perhaps one you’ve never visited. Convince a hundred-plus strangers to respect and, even harder, to trust you. Issue directives in a language you may or may not speak fluently. Then, in a few days or weeks – curtain. Fumble it, and you may not be back. To some observers, Kim’s rise has seemed meteoric. But to musicians who have worked with her, Kim’s ascent is all but obvious.”