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\n Pianist Kun-Woo Paik (left), marking his 70th anniversary since debut, and soprano Sumi Jo, celebrating 40 years on the international stage (photo courtesy of Pantheon, SMI Entertainment)
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\u201cPlaying into old age isn\u2019t something to brag about or treat as especially important. After a lifetime in music, it feels like a continuation. Age doesn\u2019t matter. As long as the passion for music lives, it will continue. Concertos, recitals, chamber music, accompaniment \u2014 the possibilities are always there and varied.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For pianist Kun-Woo Paik, the last 70 years have been a steady, disciplined pursuit: finish one piece, study the next to open a new world, and then move on again.<\/span><\/p>\n

For soprano Sumi Jo, marking 40 years on the international stage, the path has been less about solo glory and more about staying rooted \u2014 a Korean artist who draws strength from solidarity and takes pride in her community.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI realize I\u2019ve spent a very long time on stage,\u201d she said. \u201cI feel deeply grateful. I think, \u2018I\u2019ve come this far \u2014 I\u2019m proud.\u2019 It wasn\u2019t an easy road, but I worked hard, and I\u2019m very proud to be here.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Pianist Kun-Woo Paik made his debut in 1956, performing Grieg\u2019s Piano Concerto with the Navy Symphony Orchestra (now the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra) at the \u201c1st Concerto Night for Boys and Girls\u201d conducted by Kim Saeng-ryeo (photo courtesy of Pantheon)
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Celebrating 70 years for Paik and 40 for Jo, both artists have established themselves as world-class performers and continued to chart steady artistic paths. To mark these milestones, the two masters are releasing albums, launching national tours and exploring new directions in their music.<\/span><\/p>\n

Paik is known for his deep, methodical study of each work and composer \u2014 a kind of pilgrim at the keyboard. He debuted in 1956 at age 10 with the Navy Symphony Orchestra (now the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra) under Kim Saeng-ryeo, performing Grieg\u2019s Piano Concerto. Paik turns 80 on the 10th.<\/span><\/p>\n

In February, reflecting on seven decades of performance, he released a two-disc set featuring Franz Schubert\u2019s Piano Sonatas Nos. 13, 14, 18 and 20 and launched a national recital tour titled \u201cKun-Woo Paik and Schubert.\u201d On his birthday, the 10th, he will celebrate with a concert at Seoul Arts Center\u2019s Concert Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Pianist Kun-Woo Paik, marking his 70th anniversary since debut (photo courtesy of Universal Music)
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At that concert, Paik will play Schubert\u2019s Piano Sonata No. 13 in A major, D.66; Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D.959 \u2014 a work he has loved since he first learned it \u2014 and Johannes Brahms\u2019s Four Ballades, Op. 10.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though he has performed and recorded Schubert\u2019s Piano Sonata No. 20 since his youth, he has hesitated to present it live: \u201cThe second movement feels like a fantasy beyond measure, and the fourth movement\u2019s theme repeats endlessly, leaving me searching for an answer for a long time,\u201d he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said he programmed Brahms\u2019s Four Ballades because, if his earlier performances tended toward a clear, richly classical approach, he now feels the piano should be treated more orchestrally.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Pianist Kun-Woo Paik, celebrating 70 years since his debut (photo courtesy of Pantheon)
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One lesson from his seven-decade career, Paik said, is that \u201cmy eagerness may have blinded me. I\u2019ve learned that by trying not to do too much, I should let the music sing from the heart on its own.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNow I just want to enjoy music freely. Although my repertoire is enormous, there are still many pieces I haven\u2019t touched. The world of music is vast and seemingly endless. Life, on the other hand, is short.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Paik will keep performing. In the second half of the year he plans concerts in the U.S., Europe and China, and he will publish an autobiography that promises hidden stories and clarifications about his life and career.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Soprano Sumi Jo (photo courtesy of SMI Entertainment)
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Sumi Jo made her European debut in November 1986 at Italy\u2019s Teatro Verdi in Verdi\u2019s Rigoletto and has since been a prima donna on the world\u2019s leading stages: La Scala, the Vienna State Opera, the Metropolitan Opera, the Royal Opera House, the Paris National Opera, Carnegie Hall, the Salzburg Festival, the Vienna Musikverein and the Concertgebouw.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her achievements have earned her France\u2019s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Commandeur), South Korea\u2019s Order of Cultural Merit, Gold Crown (2023), the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Knight), and she was selected as the 2026 Samsung Ho-Am Prize winner in the Arts.<\/span><\/p>\n

She is a professor at KAIST, where she leads efforts to blend music and technology, and she helps discover promising young vocalists through initiatives such as the Sumi Jo International Vocal Competition, now in its second edition, supporting their entry onto the global stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Sumi Jo, one of Korea\u2019s most celebrated sopranos, made her European opera debut in November 1986 in Verdi\u2019s Rigoletto at Italy\u2019s Teatro Verdi
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Jo\u2019s 40th anniversary promises to be busy. To mark four decades as a leading Korean vocalist, an international prima donna and an artist seeking new directions, she will release a special album, Continuum, and begin a national tour starting May 9 in Changwon.<\/span><\/p>\n

The album condenses 40 years of her artistic trajectory and points to what comes next. It includes Reinhold Gli\u00e8re\u2019s demanding coloratura piece, Coloratura Soprano Concerto, Op. 82: I. Andante, plus new works by Korean and international composers \u2014 11 tracks in all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Released under an exclusive contract with SM Classics \u2014 SM Entertainment\u2019s classical and jazz label \u2014 the album features violinist Danny Gu as a guest artist and a duet with EXO\u2019s Suho on the special track \u201cRomance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The title, taken from Latin to mean \u201cunbroken,\u201d \u201congoing\u201d and \u201ccontinuing,\u201d reflects Jo\u2019s intent. \u201cThis is a gift for me and for the many fans who love me. It continues my 40-year career and asks, \u2018What can I do next?\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Album for the 40th-anniversary celebration of her European debut, Continuum (photo courtesy of SM Classics)
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\u201cI didn\u2019t make this as mere reflection or documentation of what I\u2019ve done,\u201d Jo said. \u201cI wanted to explore what I can do musically going forward and to present the 40 years of my growth and experience through the imaginations and musical voices of Korean composers.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Alongside Gli\u00e8re\u2019s Andante, the album includes a medley of arias and signature pieces associated with Jo: Verdi\u2019s \u201cCaro nome\u201d from Rigoletto; Handel\u2019s \u201cLascia ch\u2019io pianga\u201d from Rinaldo; Gounod\u2019s \u201cJe veux vivre\u201d from Rom\u00e9o et Juliette; Puccini\u2019s \u201cO mio babbino caro\u201d from Gianni Schicchi; and Caccini\u2019s \u201cAve Maria,\u201d among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

The record also features new commissions: Yiruma\u2019s \u201cEncore,\u201d \u201cMasque\u201d (music by Choi Jin with performance by Danny Gu), \u201cArirang Cantabile\u201d (lyrics and music by Yoon Ja-eun), and the special duet \u201cRomance\u201d (music by Park Jong-hoon, lyrics by Danny Gu) performed with EXO\u2019s Suho. In total, 11 tracks mark the 40th anniversary through a mix of established repertoire and new works.<\/span><\/p>\n

The album reflects Jo\u2019s personal journey: childhood and years abroad, walks along the Seine as she wondered about the future and love, the fear and excitement of starting a career in France, a persistent longing for Korea, and meditations about life and the world beyond it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n Poster for the 2nd Sumi Jo International Vocal Competition, to be held July 5\u201311 at Ch\u00e2teau de La Fert\u00e9-Imbault in central France
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Along with the album release, Jo will begin a nationwide tour on May 9 in Changwon (Seongsan Arts Center), followed by performances at Gangdong Arts Center (May 13), Bucheon Arts Center (May 15) and Po-eun Hall in Yongin (May 17), with concerts continuing from August through December. The September 4 concert at Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall will be a recital commemorating her 40th anniversary on the world stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Midway through the tour, she will travel to France to lead the 2nd Sumi Jo International Vocal Competition (July 5\u201311) at Ch\u00e2teau de La Fert\u00e9-Imbault in the Loire region.<\/span><\/p>\n

The competition drew applicants from 55 countries \u2014 about 500 singers \u2014 up from 44 countries and roughly 430 applicants last year, making this year\u2019s field more competitive. Organizers say the event aims not just to find great singers but to provide ongoing performance and learning opportunities. Its stated goal is to develop artists with character and talent who can step onto the world stage as ambassadors of peace.<\/span><\/p>\n

From 24 semifinalists, nine will advance to the final round. The first-, second- and third-place winners, along with special prize recipients, will perform with Sumi Jo on September 8 in \u201c2006 The Magic, Sumi Jo and Winners\u201d at Seoul Arts Center\u2019s Concert Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reporter Heo Mi-seon hurlkie@viva2080.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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