Jonas Kaufmann
Excerpts from Italian Operas – Hamburg International Music Festival
The world’s greatest tenor
»The world’s greatest tenor.« The Daily Telegraph only needed four words to describe Jonas Kaufmann. And there is really nothing more to be said about this charismatic singer. He has been one of the world’s top opera stars for many years now, and is just as much at home in international concert halls as he is at the leading opera houses. Today Munich, tomorrow the Met, and the Vienna State Opera the day after that: nothing unusual in Kaufmann’s diary.
Among the secret ingredients of his career, in addition to unique powers of articulation and an impressive stage presence, is a breathtaking musical versatility, which he regularly displays in his concert appearances. His programmes often range from Verdi to local Vienna songs. When he puts in another guest appearance in the Laeiszhalle as part of the Hamburg International Music Festival, his fans can look forward to an exquisite opera gala.
Performers
Jonas Kaufmann tenor
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
conductor Jochen Rieder
Programme
»Verdi und Verismo«
Arias, duets and overtures from Italian operas
Festival
Hamburg International Music Festival