Sumi Jo in Recital

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Event Sumi Jo in Recital
Venue Melbourne Concert Hall, Melbourne, VIC
Umbrella Event Melbourne Festival 1998
First Date 17 October 1998
Last Date 17 October 1998
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Galli-Curci, Lily Pons, Mado Robin, Joan Sutherland - each in their own way, a magnificant exponent of the art of the coloratura soprano - perhaps the most thrilling and the most demanding of vocal forms.
A new name has been added to the pantheon of coloratura artistry - Sumi Jo. With her lyrical brilliance and precision, the Korean born soprano has become of of the world's most sought after artists. She brings to the famour bel canto repertoire a restoration of the elegant qualities of an earlier tradition, delivering the genre from its old 'can belto' associations. Jo is one of the most s
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music
Secondary Genre Opera
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
David McSkimming Musician: Pianist
Sumi Jo Singer: Soprano
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Melbourne Festival 1998 guide
Event Identifier 100647
Dataset AusStage