Picture of the Day: Korean Soprano Wins Award
Renowned soprano Sumi Jo poses with the Maria Callas Special Award in Verona, Italy, on Aug. 2, 2026, during a ceremony held as part of the International Maria Callas Festival, in this photo released by her PR agency, the PRM. Jo has become the first Asian musician to receive the award, an annual Italian honor given to people who contribute to global opera and classical music. (Yonhap)
I saw a quote from what must have been her acceptance speech.
“All due respect, you got no fùckin’ idea what it’s like to be Number One,”
Legendary.