[NEW RELEASES] Sumi Jo
Published: 18 Apr. 2010, 21:21
Her interpretations of these German lieder, a word for “songs” that has come to be associated with a genre of romantic music inspired by poetry, are straightforward, not overly dramatic and therefore a pleasure to hear. The lofty elegance of Jo’s warm vocal tones contrasts nicely with the sometimes insistent strains of the string instruments and piano that serve as her accompaniment.
Some the songs will be familiar to listeners ? especially Schubert’s “Die Forelle D550” and Brahms’ “Wiegenlied Op. 49 No. 4,” which in English begins “Lullaby, and good night…”
But my favorite is “Auf Flugeln des Gesanges Op. 34 No. 2” (“On Wings of Song”). Its simple melody is given an unpretentious delivery by the singer, whose next performance in Korea I will be sure to see.
Sumi Jo “Ich Liebe Dich”
Label: Universal Music Ltd. Korea
Genre: Classical, opera
By Jenny Na
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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