South Korean baritone Sunu Sun, a laureate of the Cascais Opera – International Vocal Competition and recipient of the Carlos Gomes Prize | Amazonas Opera Festival, will appear in seven performances across Brazil as part of the 27th Amazonas Opera Festival (FAO).
Originally awarded as a single engagement for 2026, the prize has expanded into a broader series of appearances, highlighting the tangible professional opportunities created through Cascais Opera’s international partnerships.
Between April and May 2026, Sunu Sun will perform at the iconic Teatro Amazonas in Manaus on April 26 and 28, and May 15, 17, and 19, joining the Amazonas Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Luiz Fernando Malheiro. He will also give recital performances at the Centro Cultural Português in Brasília on May 21, and at Theatro da Paz in Belém on May 23.
The Amazonas Opera Festival, founded in 1997, is widely recognized as one of the leading opera festivals in Latin America, presenting a diverse programme that combines core repertoire, contemporary works, and initiatives aimed at broadening access to opera.
Sunu Sun’s expanded presence in Brazil exemplifies Cascais Opera’s mission to support the next generation of opera singers by facilitating access to international stages and fostering long-term artistic development. Through strategic collaborations with leading festivals and institutions, Cascais Opera continues to translate competition success into meaningful professional engagements.
