Renowned soprano Sumi Jo, accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau, is joined by guest baritone Edward Nelson for a 40th-anniversary celebration of song and opera. Their recital spans Vivaldi, Donizetti, Delibes, Bellini, Duparc, Lehár, Korngold, Rossini, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more, pairing virtuosic vocal displays with expressive poetry and culminating in memorable solo and ensemble highlights.

Internationally celebrated as one of the greatest bel canto sopranos of her generation, Sumi Jo has captivated audiences for nearly four decades with a voice praised for its shimmering beauty, astonishing agility and emotional depth.

Since her European debut in 1986, she has sung leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, the Wiener Staatsoper, and other major houses. She has recorded albums with conductors including Sir Georg Solti and Herbert von Karajan. Her honours include Korea’s Gold Crown Order of Cultural Merit, France’s Commandeur de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and more.

“Sumi Jo has won hearts around the world for her thrilling lyric coloratura soprano voice, her artistry and her engaging personality… she demonstrated why her stratospheric upper range, astonishing agility and expressive warmth have made her the highest selling classical singer in the world.” Heather Leviston, Classical Melbourne