South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has become the first Asian musician to receive the Maria Callas Special Award, an annual Italian honor recognizing contributions to global opera and classical music. Jo received the 12th edition of the award in Verona, Italy, at a ceremony held as part of the International Maria Callas Festival.
Soprano Sumi Jo held a special concert in Paris to mark her 40th debut anniversary. The event also served to promote the upcoming 2nd Sumi Jo International Vocal Competition, which aims to support young musicians.
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SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean soprano Sumi Jo, widely regarded as one of...
Renowned soprano Sumi Jo has signed an exclusive recording deal with SM Entertainment, joining their classical and jazz label SM Classics as its first exclusive artist. The 63-year-old will release a special anniversary album titled 'Continuum' next month featuring 11 tracks that encompass her past, present, and future repertoire, marking 40 years since her 1986 international debut at Teatro Verdi in Trieste, Italy.
