Make it or Baek it

“Tenor SeokJong Baek will sing the role of Radamès in the January 4 and 7 performances of Verdi’s Aida, replacing Piotr Beczala, who has withdrawn due to illness.”

Karen Almond / Met Opera

Thus sayeth the Met press office. Baek previously sang the role in London in 2022 opposite Angel Blue in her role debut.

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