Arizona Opera Cast Members & Creatives

Baritone Kidon Choi is a recent graduate of the prestigious Lindemann Young Artist Development Program at The Metropolitan Opera. While in the program he was seen in La fanciulla del West (José Castro) conducted by Marco Armiliato, Otello (Herald) conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, and Madama Butterfly (Prince Yamadori). Choi’s 2024/25 Season begins with a return to Opera San Josè for La Bohème (Marcello) followed by a debut with Arizona Opera in Aida (Amonasro). Additionally, he will join LA Opera to cover the title role in Rigoletto. Last season included a debut with San Diego Opera for Madama Butterfly (Sharpless) and a return to The Cleveland Orchestra for The Magic Flute. Additionally, he joined the roster of the Lyric Opera of Chicago for Aida. On the concert stage, he appeared with the KBS Symphony in Korea for Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.