Austin Kim (Countertenor/Contralto)

Austin Kim (오스틴 킴)
Countertenor.Contralto

Korean Name: Kim Tae-gyu (金太奎, Tae - Great, Gyu - Star)

Universität der Künste Berlin
Bachelor's in Music

Europe's largest comprehensive arts university, ranked 30th worldwide and 1st in Germany in the QS World University Rankings 2021 for arts universities.
First countertenor to be admitted.

Sunhwa Arts High School
Vocal Major / Graduated

An arts high school affiliated with the Sunhak Educational Foundation, part of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (formerly the Unification Church). It specializes in educating music, fine arts, and dance students.

[Top Class Interview | The Unwavering Leader, Contralto Austin Kim]

@contralto.austinkim

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Austin Kim Namuwiki (KOR)

Phantom Singer Austin Kim

Awards and Honors

JTBC Phantom Singer 4
2023, Seoul, South Korea, Runner-Up (Forténa)
[Preliminary Round Video Link] [Final Round Video Link]
Queen Elisabeth Competition
2018, Brussels, Belgium, Finalist
[Related Document Link]
Giulio Perotti International Singing Competition
2017, Ueckermünde, Germany, 1st Place, Special Award for the Best Countertenor Voice
[Related Document Link] [Final Round Photo Link]
19th Sungjung Music Competition
2010, Suwon, South Korea, High School Division, 3rd Place (Silver Award)
[Related Document Link]
5th Sinyoungok Vocal Competition
2010, Seoul, South Korea, Encouragement Award (High School Division)
[Related Document Link]
16th Suri Music Competition
2010, Gunpo, South Korea, High School Male Division, 3rd Place
[Related Document Link]
18th Sungjung Music Competition
2009, Suwon, South Korea, High School Division, 1st-2nd Place (Bronze Award)
[Related Document Link]

Discography

* For Fortena activities, refer to Fortena albums
[View Forténa Albums]

Phantom Singer 4 Episode 10
2023.06.06, Compilation Album, Kakao Entertainment
Final Round

Il profumo del cielo
Risuona anima mia
Buona Fortuna
Higher
Verità

Phantom Singer 4 Episode 9
2023.05.27, Compilation Album, Kakao Entertainment
Final Round, Part 1

¡Corre!
Neapolis
Fría como el viento
Faith
Demain n'existe pas
행복했다... 안녕 (I was happy... Goodbye)

Phantom Singer 4 Episode 8
2023.05.13, Compilation Album, Kakao Entertainment
Semifinal Round 5 - Second Quartet Battle

Never Change
O Tú, O Ninguna

Phantom Singer 4 Episode 7
2023.05.06, Compilation Album, Kakao Entertainment
Quarterfinal Round 1st Quartet Battle

Ammonia Avenue
나 하나 꽃 피어 (If I Bloom Alone)

Phantom Singer 4 Episode 4
2023.04.15, Compilation Album, Kakao Entertainment
Round 2: 2:2 Duet Battle

Comme toi
슬픔 이젠 안녕 (Goodbye Sadness)
Guarda che luna
It hurts to say goodbye

Phantom Singer 4 Episode 2
2023.05.06, Compilation Album, Kakao Entertainment
Round 1 Position Battle

Warriors
Canto Della Terra
HEY CHILD
Il Canto

Activity Chronology

For Forténa activities, refer to Forténa Chronology
[Forténa 2023] [Forténa 2024]
December 21, 2024
Countertenor Lee Dong-gyu Recital "Dream Quilter: The Weaver of Dreams" (Guest Artist)
Soirée Musicale
South Korea, Yeoju: Sejong Gukakdang
December 13, 2024
Countertenor Lee Dong-gyu Recital "Dream Quilter: The Weaver of Dreams" (Guest Artist)
Soirée Musicale
South Korea, Busan: Geumjeong Cultural Center
December 6, 2024
Countertenor Lee Dong-gyu Recital "Dream Quilter: The Weaver of Dreams" (Guest Artist)
Soirée Musicale
South Korea, Incheon: Cheongna Blue Nova Hall
October 17, 2024
32nd Disabled Mission Charity Concert
Hyungjoo Yoon, Bujeon Church Silver Choir, Solafide Ensemble, Bum Key, CRUX, Busan CBS Children’s Choir, Hosanna Church Nahum Choir
South Korea, Busan: KBS Busan Hall
October 1, 2024
Sunhwa Arts Middle & High School 50th Anniversary Alumni Concert
Conductor: Yoowon Kim / Sunhwa Alumni Festival Orchestra / Sunhwa Alumni Festival Choir
Pianist: Jaeyeon Won / Soprano: Mija Park / Soprano: Hyejung Kang / Soprano: Sunghee Park / Soprano: Kyungsung Han / Alto: Joohee Kim / Soprano: Jiyeong Byun / Baritone: Eunseok Choi / Baritone: Jutaek Kim / Baritone: Seokyung Kwon / Tenor: Hoelim Park / Bass-baritone: Byungmin Gil
South Korea, Seoul: Lotte Concert Hall
August 30, 2024
Countertenor Lee Dong-gyu Recital "Dream Quilter: The Weaver of Dreams" (Guest Artist)
Soirée Musicale
South Korea, Hongju: Hongju Cultural Center
[Credia Notice Link]
August 28, 2024
Countertenor Lee Dong-gyu Recital "Dream Quilter: The Weaver of Dreams" (Guest Artist)
Conductor: Minseok Kwon / Soirée Musicale
Violist: Richard Yongjae O’Neill
South Korea, Seoul: Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall
[Credia Notice Link]
January 12, 2024
National Jeongdong Theater 2024 New Year's Concert
South Korea, Seoul: National Jeongdong Theater
[Related Document Link] [View Setlist]
June 29-30, 2019
Angels in America (Belize, Mr. Lies, Bronx Woman)
Germany, Berlin: Theater der UdK Berlin
[Related Document Link]
February 2-3, 2018
L'INCORONAZIONE DI POPPEA (Arnalta)
Germany, Berlin: Theater der UdK Berlin
[Related Document Link]
October 26, 2017
Perotti International Competition (Award Winners Concert, Solo)
The Arts in Szczecin Orchestra
Germany, Berlin: Volksbühne Theater Hall
[Related Document Link]

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