One of the world’s greatest exponents of bel canto (beautiful singing), Sumi Jo, has managed to squeeze an Australian tour lasting barely a week between her international commitments to perform in a thrilling program entitled Mad for Love.
Together with José Carbó, the much-loved Argentinian-born baritone, and accompanied by acclaimed pianist Guy Noble, Sumi Jo will ignite the stage with renditions of the most passionate repertoire from opera and operetta to canzoni, tangos, and meltingly beautiful folk songs from her native Korea.
A downside is that she was backed by an orchestra only at her Adelaide appearance. In other cities she will be accompanied by piano, which is a pity because to sample her full capabilities one really wants to hear her supported by orchestra.
Described by the legendary maestro Herbert von Karajan as having “a voice from above”, Sumi Jo is one of the most in demand singers on the international stage.
Her astonishing vocal technique and purity of tone captivate audiences and she is also renowned for her magnificent dress changes throughout a performance.
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