Biography
Hailed as “the world’s greatest tenor” by The Telegraph, Jonas Kaufmann has performed over 70 roles in the world’s leading opera houses. The New York Times has described him as having “clarion top notes, the blend of virility and tenderness in his singing,” and praised his “refined musicianship.” Not only a great vocal technician, his performances are also praised for their dramatic impact, “He embodies each role with such an investment that he makes the viewer think that this is the last time he will perform this work.” (Telerama). One of today’s greatest interpreters of Lieder repertoire, Kaufmann is also in very high demand in concert. His performances and recording have earned him multiple honors and awards including eleven ECHO/OPUS Klassik awards, “Singer of the Year” from multiple c
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Silvesterkonzert - Ein Wagnerabend mit Kirill Petrenko und Jonas Kaufmann, Wagner, Richard
Berliner PhilharmonikerSiegmund
View program, cast and crewJonas Kaufmann áriaestje, VerdiPonchielliLeoncavalloWagner, Richard
Müpa BudapestSoloist
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Silvesterkonzert - Ein Wagnerabend mit Kirill Petrenko und Jonas Kaufmann, Wagner, Richard
Berliner PhilharmonikerSiegmund
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Jonas Kaufmann áriaestje, VerdiPonchielliLeoncavalloWagner, Richard
Müpa BudapestSoloist
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46Aida, Verdi
Bavarian State OperaRadamès (Radames)
View cast and crewAndrea Chénier, Giordano
Royal Opera HouseAndrea Chénier (Andrea Chenier)
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Biography
Hailed as “the world’s greatest tenor” by The Telegraph, Jonas Kaufmann has performed over 70 roles in the world’s leading opera houses. The New York Times has described him as having “clarion top notes, the blend of virility and tenderness in his singing,” and praised his “refined musicianship.” Not only a great vocal technician, his performances are also praised for their dramatic impact, “He embodies each role with such an investment that he makes the viewer think that this is the last time he will perform this work.” (Telerama). One of today’s greatest interpreters of Lieder repertoire, Kaufmann is also in very high demand in concert. His performances and recording have earned him multiple honors and awards including eleven ECHO/OPUS Klassik awards, “Singer of the Year” from multiple c
