Celebrate three decades of vocal brilliance with Sumi Jo's "La Prima Donna: Sumi Jo 30th Debut Anniversary," a stunning collection that showcases the South Korean lyric coloratura soprano's extraordinary range and artistry. Released in 2016, this album is a testament to Sumi Jo's enduring talent and her significant contributions to the world of opera and classical music.
Spanning over two hours, this album features 32 tracks that traverse a diverse repertoire, from iconic opera arias to beloved classical pieces. Sumi Jo's crystalline voice shines in selections from Mozart's "Die Zauberflöte" and "Le Comte Ory," Rossini's "Il Turco in Italia," and Bellini's "Norma," demonstrating her technical prowess and interpretive depth. The album also includes enchanting songs like "I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls" from "The Bohemian Girl" and the timeless "Ave Maria," arranged from Bach's Prelude in C.
Sumi Jo's versatility is further highlighted with tracks like "Gypsy Carmen," "Hijo De La Luna," and "Que Sera Sera," showcasing her ability to captivate audiences across different musical styles. The album concludes with a beautiful rendition of "Bygone Love," leaving listeners with a sense of the artist's profound musical journey.
"La Prima Donna: Sumi Jo 30th Debut Anniversary" is not just a compilation of songs but a celebration of Sumi Jo's illustrious career, offering a comprehensive look at her artistic evolution and her enduring impact on the classical music scene. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to Sumi Jo's work, this album is a treasure trove of musical excellence that will resonate with all lovers of opera and classical music.
Tracks
Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 2: "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sumi Jo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, Act I: No. 4, O zittre nicht, mein lieber Sohn!Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sumi Jo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Die Frau ohne Schatten, Op. 65 - Act 1: "Wie soll ich denn nicht weinen?"Richard Strauss, Sumi Jo, Julia Varady, Reinhild Runkel, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
Le Comte Ory / Act 1: "En proie à la tristesse"Gioachino Rossini, Sumi Jo, Choeur de l'Opera de Lyon, Henri Farge, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, John Eliot Gardiner
Le Comte Ory / Act 2: "Ce téméraire"Gioachino Rossini, John Aler, Sumi Jo, Orchestre de l'Opéra de Lyon, John Eliot Gardiner
Il Turco in Italia / Act 1: "Non si dà follia maggiore"Gioachino Rossini, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner, Sumi Jo
Il Turco in Italia / Act 2: "Caro padre, madre amata"Gioachino Rossini, Sumi Jo, Ambrosian Opera Chorus, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Norma / Act 1: Casta DivaVincenzo Bellini, Sumi Jo, PKF – Prague Philharmonia, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Ondrej Lenard
"Mira, O Norma" (Critical Ed. Maurizio Biondi and Riccardo Minasi)Vincenzo Bellini, Sumi Jo, Cecilia Bartoli, Orchestra La Scintilla, Giovanni Antonini
The Bohemian Girl / Act 2: I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble HallsMichael William Balfe, Sumi Jo, PKF – Prague Philharmonia, Ondrej Lenard
La fête du village voisin: BoleroFrançois-Adrien Boieldieu, Sumi Jo, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le Domino noir / Act 2: La belle Inès fait florèsDaniel Auber, Sumi Jo, Bruce Ford, Patrick Power, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Les pantins de Violette: Le Chanson du canariAdolphe Adam, Sumi Jo, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le Toréador / Act 1; Ah! vous dirai-je, mamanAdolphe Adam, Sumi Jo, John Aler, Michel Trempont, Welsh National Opera Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Un mari à la porte: Valse TyrolienneJacques Offenbach, Sumi Jo, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Gypsy CarmenGeorges Bizet, Texu Kim, Sumi Jo, PKF – Prague Philharmonia, Ondrej Lenard
Bred Dina Vida VingarSwedish Hymn, Sumi Jo, Martin Burkhardt, Oliver Nicolai, Keiko Sprenger, Heinz Walter Florin
Je te veuxErik Satie, Sumi Jo, Thomas Falke, Thomas Meyer, Johanna Reitmeier, Heinz Walter Florin
Ave Maria, CG 89a, arr. from Bach's Prelude in C, BWV 846Charles Gounod, Johann Sebastian Bach, Sumi Jo, Marco Socías
Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, Cantata BWV 147: Jesus bleibet meine FreudeJohann Sebastian Bach, Sumi Jo, Suyoen Kim, Marco Socías
Wiegenlied Op. 49 Nr. 4Johannes Brahms, Sumi Jo, Klaus-Dieter Barandt, Evgeni Bozhanov
Schwanengesang, D. 957: No. 4, StändchenFranz Schubert, Sumi Jo, Clara Jumi Kang, Wen Xiao Zheng, Christopher Park
Gypsy Melodies, Op. 55, B. 104: Songs My Mother Taught MeAntonín Dvořák, Sumi Jo, PKF – Prague Philharmonia, Ondrej Lenard
Moon FlowerRolf Løvland, Secret Garden, Sumi Jo
Ich liebe dichDana Winner, Sumi Jo, David Firman
Hijo De La LunaJosé María Cano, Sumi Jo, PKF – Prague Philharmonia, Ondrej Lenard
La vida breve - original version / Act 2: Spanish Dance No. 1Manuel de Falla, Sumi Jo, PKF – Prague Philharmonia, Ondrej Lenard
A Concert CelebrationAndrew Lloyd Webber, Sumi Jo, PKF – Prague Philharmonia, Ondrej Lenard
Que Sera SeraJerry Livingston, Sumi Jo, Thomas Meyer, Hinz Walter Florin, Johanna Reitmeier
Hijo De La Luna - Korean VersionJosé María Cano, Sumi Jo, Ondrej Lenard, PKF – Prague Philharmonia
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