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Sumi Jo: Mad For Love — 40th Anniversary Concert, Singapore
Korean soprano Sumi Jo made her European debut in 1986, and 40 years on she gives an anniversary recital at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 15 November, 7.30pm, about 1 hour 45 minutes with a 20-minute interval. Singaporean pianist Abigail Sin partners her throughout, with guests Andrew Beer, concertmaster of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, SSO acting associate concertmaster Chan Yoong Han and young Korean cellist Cho Hang-Oh. The programme explores love through Vivaldi, Villa-Lobos, Delibes, Debussy, Rossini, Bellini and Korean traditional songs, in solo and ensemble pieces, and may change. Tickets are SGD 68–188.
The organisers say this 40th-anniversary recital was created specifically for the Singapore audience.
Its theme is love in its many forms, from Vivaldi, Villa-Lobos, Delibes and Debussy to Rossini and Bellini, with traditional songs from her native Korea; showpieces alternate with quiet, intimate moments.
Sumi Jo made her professional debut in Italy in 1986 and has since sung leading roles at the Met, La Scala, the Vienna State Opera and Covent Garden.
She has recorded with Karajan and Solti, won the 1993 Grammy for Best Opera Recording and released over fifty solo albums. The organisers single out her coloratura roles in Donizetti, Bellini and Rossini, two of whom are on this programme.
Singaporean pianist Abigail Sin, who has played Wigmore Hall and teaches at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, accompanies throughout.
The guests are SSO concertmaster Andrew Beer, acting associate concertmaster Chan Yoong Han and young Korean cellist Cho Hang-Oh, so the evening includes pieces for voice and strings, not just voice and piano.
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Only the composers have been announced, and the programme may change.
No admission under 7.
This is a recital, with piano and a few string guests rather than a full orchestra.
Esplanade Concert Hall
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Four-level venue reference: Stalls, Circle 1 (Level 2), Circle 2 (Level 3) and Circle 3 (Level 4). Gallery is behind the stage. Open sections, prices and availability vary by performance.
Sunday 15 November 2026, 7.30pm, about 1 hour 45 minutes including a 20-minute interval (Singapore time).
Asia/SingaporeEsplanade is at 1 Esplanade Drive, on Marina Bay.
Ages 7 and up; everyone needs a ticket. The listed language is English.
SGD 68–188
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Sumi Jo on the opening red carpet of the Busan International Film Festival, October 2015; a file photo, not this concert.
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