Dive into the mesmerizing world of opera and classical music with Sumi Jo's "Coloratura Spectacular," a captivating album released on January 1, 1998, under Decca Music Group Ltd. This collection showcases Sumi Jo's extraordinary vocal range and versatility, featuring a stunning array of arias and compositions that highlight her coloratura prowess. From the enchanting "Les oiseaux dans la charmille" to the thrilling "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen," each track is a testament to Jo's technical brilliance and emotional depth. The album also includes her own "Concerto for Coloratura and Orchestra, Op. 82," a two-movement piece that further demonstrates her artistry. Spanning a little over an hour and fifteen minutes, "Coloratura Spectacular" is a celebration of Sumi Jo's remarkable talent and a delightful journey through some of the most beloved and challenging pieces in the operatic repertoire.
Les Contes d'Hoffmann / Act 1: Les oiseaux dans la charmilleJacques Offenbach, Dame Joan Sutherland, Jacques Charon, Chorus Pro Arte Lausanne Du Brassus, Radio Suisse Romande Chorus, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Richard Bonynge
Un mari à la porte: Valse TyrolienneJacques Offenbach, Sumi Jo, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Meraspe: "Superbo di me stesso"Giovanni Battista Lampugnani, Marilyn Horne, The New Symphony Orchestra Of London, Richard Bonynge
Attila / Prologue: "Santo di patria...Allor che i forti corrono"Giuseppe Verdi, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le Domino noir / Act 2: La belle Inès fait florèsDaniel Auber, Sumi Jo, Bruce Ford, Patrick Power, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Semiramide / Act 1: "Serbami ognor"Gioachino Rossini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
La reine Topaze: Carnaval de VeniseVictor Massé, Sumi Jo, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
BoleroLuigi Arditi, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Concerto for Coloratura and Orchestra, Op. 82: 1. AndanteReinhold Glière, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Concerto for Coloratura and Orchestra, Op. 82: 2. AllegroReinhold Glière, Dame Joan Sutherland, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Le Domino noir / Act 3: Flamme vengeresseDaniel Auber, Sumi Jo, English Chamber Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Lucrezia Borgia / Act 2: "Il segreto per esser felici"Gaetano Donizetti, Marilyn Horne, London Symphony Chorus, London Symphony Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
Die Zauberflöte, K.620 / Act 2: "Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sumi Jo, Wiener Philharmoniker, Sir Georg Solti
I Puritani / Act 1: "Son vergin vezzosa"Vincenzo Bellini, Dame Joan Sutherland, Margreta Elkins, Pierre Duval, Ezio Flagello, Giovanni Foiani, Coro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Orchestra del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Richard Bonynge
La donna del lago / Act 1: "Mura felici"Gioachino Rossini, Marilyn Horne, New York City Opera Orchestra, Richard Bonynge
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