(Photo: L.Romano) On Fridays, Polina Lyapustina delivers a short essay on some of the most essential topics in the industry with the intent of establishing a dialogue about the opera world and its future. This year, Jonas Kaufmann and Maria Agresta open the season at Teatro San Carlo di Napoli with the new stunning production of “Otello,” directed by Mario Martone. {…}
The Teatro San Carlo has announced a cast change for “Otello.” The theater noted that Jonas Kaufmann will sing the title role on Dec. 10 and 14 while Kunde will sing the performance on Dec. 7, 2021. Both replace the originally announced Yusif Eyvazov. Kaufmann opened “Otello” on Nov. 21, 2021 and has already performed it four times. He is {…}
On Nov. 13, 2021, Medici.TV is set to stream a recital by Jonas Kaufmann and Helmut Deutsch. The recital which, was recorded at United Nations Headquarters, featured the tenor and pianist in a selection of lieder like Brahms’ “Berceuse in D,” as well as little-known gems such Liszt’s “Freudvoll und Leidvoll.” Regarding his choice of Liszt, who he spotlighted in {…}
(Credit: © Gregor Hohenberg) The Royal Albert Hall has announced a holiday concert, “Christmas with Jonas Kaufmann.” The program will include traditional Christmas songs such as “Indulci jubilo,” “Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier,” and carols such as “In the Bleak Midwinter,” “What Child is This?,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste fideles),” and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” Kaufmann {…}
How can we wrap up a drop of joy? A shower? That’s what it was in Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, Sunday, Oct. 24th as Jonas Kaufmann and Helmut Deutsch brought both, and more. As soon as the melodies of Franz Liszt wafted over the hall, anxiety, doubt and curiosity melted away, and we were moored in magic. Kaufmann was overall in {…}
Credit: Jennifer Taylor Way Back Before Times, in Sept. 2019, violin virtuoso Anne-Sophie Mutter stopped mid-concerto to confront an audience member filming during her performance. Her beef with the velvet-chair concert documentarian centered on rudeness, lack of respect, and the fleeting nature of live music. But since there isn’t a second chance to experience the magic once the notes have {…}
Sony Classical has announced its intention to release an extended edition of Jonas Kaufmann’s holiday album “It’s Christmas.” The album, which was released in 2020, will now feature seven new songs. Audiences will be able to pick up their copy on Oct. 29, 2021. The new tracks include “Trois anges sont venus ce soir,” which was brought to Kaufmann’s attention {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced that Stefano La Colla will replace Jonas Kaufmann in the final two performances of “La Forza del Destino” scheduled for Sept. 29 and Oct. 2, 2021. The news comes as Kaufmann is recovering from a tracheal infection that forced him to cancel the opening performance on Sept. 26 and the opening night opera for all {…}
Jonas Kaufmann has canceled the first performance of Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino” at the Bayerische Staatsoper. The tenor took to social media to inform his fans that he contracted a tracheal infection and that he was advised by the doctors to rest his voice. He added that he hoped to sing the second and third performances of the opera {…}
This week, audiences will get to discover new releases of world premieres, rarely performed works, and several debut albums. This is also a new release from one of the most famous singers in the world. Il Vologeso The Mozartists release Niccolò Jommelli’s “Il Vologeso,” with a cast headed by the Irish mezzo-soprano Rachel Kelly, Stuart Jackson, and Gemma Lois Summerfield. {…}
The Bayerische Staatsoper has announced a concert for its September Festival. The company revealed that for the opening of its new season, it will extend its Opera for All concert beyond the borders of Munich and showcase a concert Ansbach on Sept. 17, 2021. The company’s new General Musical Director Vladimir Jurowski will lead the Bayerische Staatsorchester with soloists Jonas {…}