Concert review: South Korean soprano Sumi Jo's serenely splendid Singapore show

Sumi Jo still possesses the agility and accuracy that keeps her at the top of her art. PHOTO: UNG RUEY LOON
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Altenburg Arts
Esplanade Concert Hall, April 30

The pre-concert atmosphere at the lobby of the Esplanade Concert Hall was electric, with a noticeable number of Korean families dressed to the nines for this long-delayed concert of Sumi Jo, perhaps South Korea's greatest classical music star.

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