Soprano Sunhae Im, the prima donna of early music, and David DQ Lee, Korea's first-generation countertenor. "Love Duet," the performance by these two artists that sent fresh shockwaves through the Korean classical music scene in 2006, is returning to the stage after 20 years. In the 318th episode of Curtain Call, we talk about their deep connection that began at the Queen Elisabeth Competition in 2000, and the "love" they will sing about in "Love Duet" for the first time in 20 years. Let's hear about this upcoming concert, which will portray various forms of love through the works of Handel and Mozart.

We also cannot miss a "catch-up talk" with the two artists who travel the world's stages. David DQ Lee, who has raised his public profile through the crossover group "Fortena," is still active on European stages. What is the reason behind his frequent appearances in new contemporary operas? Meanwhile, Sunhae Im recently sang Mozart's arias at a concert with pianist Yunchan Lim. We will also hear the behind-the-scenes stories of Yunchan Lim and Sunhae Im, who share the same clan origin (bon-gwan).

In today's Curtain Call, we will also look back at a news report featuring the youthful Sunhae Im and David DQ Lee from 20 years ago, along with their performance videos.

☆ [2006] 'Love Duet' Concert Report (Reporter Kim Soo-hyun): David DQ Lee & Sunhae Im's 'Unique Duet'
☆ [2007] 'Love Duet' Concert Report (Reporter Kim Soo-hyun): A Unique 'Love Duet' by a Countertenor and a Soprano
♪ J.S. Bach: Wedding Cantata, BWV 202 (Sop. Sunhae Im) _ Provided by Hanwha Classic
♪ B. Strozzi: 'Eraclito amoroso' (C.Ten. David DQ Lee) _ Provided by ANRC

(Hosts: Kim Soo-hyun, Culture Journalist; Lee Byung-hee, Announcer | Guests: Soprano Sunhae Im, Countertenor David DQ Lee | Recording/Filming: Yoo Gyu-yeon | Editing: Jeong Yong-hee)

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