Celebrating three decades of an illustrious career, Sumi Jo, the renowned Korean coloratura soprano, presents "La Prima Donna: Sumi Jo 30th Debut Anniversary." This extraordinary album, released on August 23, 2016, under Universal Music Ltd., is a testament to her remarkable vocal prowess and versatility, spanning the realms of opera and classical music.
The album is a captivating journey through a diverse repertoire, featuring iconic arias and songs that showcase Sumi Jo's extraordinary range and emotional depth. From the fiery vengeance in Mozart's "Der Hölle Rache" from "Die Zauberflöte" to the tender beauty of "Casta Diva" from Bellini's "Norma," Jo's performances are nothing short of breathtaking. The album also includes enchanting pieces like "I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls" from "The Bohemian Girl" and the hauntingly beautiful "Hijo De La Luna" from the original Spanish version of "Sorceress" and the Korean version.
Sumi Jo's crystalline voice shines in both operatic and classical genres, with highlights including the playful "Ah! vous dirai-je, maman" from "Le Toréador" and the serene "Ave Maria," arranged from Bach's Prelude in C. The album also features lesser-known gems like "Le Chanson du canari" from "Les pantins de Violette" and the evocative "Moon Flower," demonstrating Jo's ability to bring depth and nuance to every piece.
With a duration of over two hours and twenty minutes, "La Prima Donna" is a comprehensive collection that offers a glimpse into the vast musical landscape Sumi Jo has mastered over her illustrious career. Whether you're a long-time admirer or a newcomer to her artistry, this album is a treasure trove of vocal brilliance and musical excellence.
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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