Soprano Sunhae Im, the prima donna of early music, and Lee Dong-kyu, Korea's first-generation countertenor. The 'Love Duet' stage, which sent a fresh shockwave through the Korean classical music scene in 2006, returns to the stage after 20 years. In the 318th episode of Curtain Call, we discuss the deep connection between the two that began at the 2000 Queen Elisabeth Competition, and the 'love' they will sing about in their 'Love Duet' after two decades. We hear about the upcoming performance, where they will sing of love in its many forms through the works of Handel and Mozart.
We also cannot miss the 'update talk' on these two artists who travel the world. Lee Dong-kyu, who has raised his public profile through 'Fortena,' is still active on European stages. What is the reason he is a regular performer in new contemporary operas? Sunhae Im recently sang a Mozart aria at pianist Yunchan Lim's concert. We also hear behind-the-scenes stories from the performance of the two, who share the same family clan.
In today's Curtain Call, we will also enjoy news reports and performance videos featuring the fresh-faced Sunhae Im and Lee Dong-kyu from 20 years ago.
�� [2006] 'Love Duet' Concert Report (Reporter Kim Soo-hyun)
�� [2007] 'Love Duet' Concert Report (Reporter Kim Soo-hyun)
♪ J.S. Bach: Wedding Cantata, BWV 202 (Sop. Sunhae Im)_Courtesy of Hanwha Classics
♪ B. Strozzi: 'Eraclito amoroso' (C.Ten. Lee Dong-kyu)_Courtesy of ANRC
(Host: Culture Correspondent Kim Soo-hyun, Announcer Lee Byung-hee | Guest: Soprano Sunhae Im, Countertenor Lee Dong-kyu | Recording/Filming: Yoo Gyu-yeon | Editing: Jung Yong-hee)
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