Soprano Sumi Jo becomes first Asian to win Maria Callas Special Award
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has become the first Asia...
South Korean soprano Sumi Jo has made history by becoming the first Asian musician to receive the prestigious Maria Callas Special Award. The award, established in 2014 to honor Greek American opera legend Maria Callas, was presented to Jo on Sunday at the International Maria Callas Festival in Verona, Italy. Jo's achievement marks a significant milestone in the field of opera and classical music, as she advances the genre on an international stage.
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