When three musical giants unite, magic is inevitable — and Canzonetta Semplice is proof. Composer Igor Krutoy’s lush, heartfelt melody found its voice through the unparalleled grace of soprano Sumi Jo and the rich, soul-stirring baritone of Dmitri Hvorostovsky. Their performance transcends language, blending operatic brilliance with raw emotion. Hvorostovsky’s velvety, powerful voice intertwines seamlessly with Sumi Jo’s ethereal soprano, creating a duet so tender, it feels like a whispered confession between souls.

When three musical giants unite, magic is inevitable — and Canzonetta Semplice is living proof. Composer Igor Krutoy’s lush, heartfelt melody found its voice through the unparalleled grace of soprano Sumi Jo and the rich, soul-stirring baritone of Dmitri Hvorostovsky.

Sumi Jo, Дмитрий Хворостовский,Аида Гарифулина "Ulisse /Улисс" - YouTube

The moment their voices intertwine, it’s clear this is no ordinary duet — it’s a transcendent musical journey. Hvorostovsky’s velvety, powerful baritone carries a depth of longing and warmth, like an embrace from an old soul, while Sumi Jo’s ethereal soprano floats above, shimmering with delicate purity and light. Together, they create a duet so tender, so profoundly intimate, it feels like a whispered confession between hearts.

Canzonetta semplice - Igor Krutoy, Dmitri Hvorostovsky, Sumi Jo [CC: EN, HR]

Krutoy’s composition, with its sweeping strings and gentle piano undercurrent, serves as the perfect canvas for their voices to soar and melt together. The music doesn’t simply accompany them — it breathes with them, rising and falling like the pulse of a shared heartbeat.

sumi jo e dimitri canzonetta semplice - YouTube

This performance transcends language. Whether or not you understand the words, you feel the story — a tale of love, loss, and the fragile beauty that binds us all. It’s not just a song; it’s a masterwork of emotional artistry, leaving the listener weightless, breathless, and forever changed.