EXO's Suho lends support.. Cho Soo-mi's 40th-anniversary album 'Continuum' released today (7th)

*This content was translated by AI.

The first recording exclusive artist of SM's classical and jazz label 'SM Classics', world-renowned soprano Cho Soo-mi's 40th-anniversary commemorative album 'Continuum' will be released on the 7th.

This album showcases Cho Soo-mi's musical journey spanning her past, present, and future. All tracks will be made available on various music platforms at noon today, and the special video for the duet track 'Romance' with Suho will also be released simultaneously via the YouTube SM CLASSICS channel.

The track 'Romance' (composed by Park Jong-hoon, lyrics by Danny Gu Jang Geun-yeop), featuring EXO's Suho, harmoniously blends Cho Soo-mi's powerful yet clear and delicate vocals with Suho's warm mid-to-low range. It is the track that best expresses Cho Soo-mi's long-held vision of "artists in distinctly different positions creating a new musical language together."

This album, created by top composers from Korea and abroad, features original compositions for all tracks except for the 'Concerto for Coloratura Soprano' by Reinhold Glière, the medley 'Medley: History of Sumi Jo' weaving Cho Soo-mi's 40th-anniversary repertoire, and 'Adagio' based on Albinoni's melody. The original songs reflect Cho Soo-mi's fearful moments during her time studying abroad, her longing for her homeland, and her worries and excitement about the future.

The title track 'How Beautiful' is a newly composed Korean art song by composer Kim Jin-hwan written specifically for Cho Soo-mi. Like the lyrics "Even the tears formed through trials, love is simply beautiful," it sings of gratitude and love deepened by the weight of long years. The track 'Encore' captures a moment of contemplation about the road ahead while walking along the Seine River in France, and 'Arirang Cantabile' expresses feelings toward her parents who are always a source of worry and love. Through a total of 11 tracks, listeners can experience Cho Soo-mi's diverse voices and sensibilities.

Meanwhile, to mark her 40th anniversary, Cho Soo-mi is continuing a series of performances that culminate her musical career. Following successful concerts at Cadogan Hall in London, UK, and Carnegie Hall in New York, USA, in March, she will meet domestic fans through a nationwide tour starting in May, including Seoul, Changwon, Bucheon, and Yongin.

Additionally, she is dedicating efforts to nurturing future talent and expanding the reach of classical music, including hosting the '2nd Cho Soo-mi International Vocal Competition' at Château de la Ferté-en-Gâtinais in France this July.

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.