Hei-Kyung Hong

South Korean Soprano

Hei-Kyung Hong is a South Korean-born American soprano who has had a distinguished career in opera. She is particularly known for her performances in the operas of Mozart, Puccini, and Verdi. Hong made her professional debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City in 1984 and has since become one of the house's most beloved artists, celebrated for her lyrical voice and compelling stage presence. Over the years, she has performed leading roles in many of the Met's productions, including Mimì in "La Bohème," Violetta in "La Traviata," and Pamina in "The Magic Flute." While she may have performed in productions of Mozart's "Don Giovanni," specific albums of this opera featuring Hei-Kyung Hong are not widely recognized or documented as part of her discography. Her career has been marked by critical acclaim and numerous accolades for her interpretations of the lyric soprano repertoire.