(© Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical) Jonas Kaufmann is set to make a surprise cameo appearance at the Vienna State Opera’s New Year’s Eve gala. The famed tenor will be among the “surprise guests” that appear during the second Act of “Die Fledermaus” at Prince Orlovsky’s part. Throughout the production’s history, the company has had a tradition of expanding the {…}
(Photo courtesy of Deacon Communications) “Jonas Kaufmann My Vienna” comes to cinemas worldwide on March 24, 2020. The performance, which was filmed live at the Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna, features the famed tenor alongside the Prague Philharmonia Orchestra and soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen in music by Strauss and Léhar, among others. “The music always put me in a good mood,” he {…}
(© Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical) The Festival Castell de Peralada has confirmed that Jonas Kaufmann and Maria Agresta will perform during the 2020 edition. The two stars are set to perform a Puccini gala on August 9, 2020 alongside conductor John Rieder and the Orquestra Sinfònica del Vallès. Kaufmann and Agresta have performed together in multiple productions including “Pagliacci” {…}
(Credit: Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera / Catherine Ashmore/Royal Opera) Alexander Pereira has announced the next two opening nights at the Teatro alla Scala. The General director announced that the 2020-21 season will open with Verdi’s “Otello” starring Jonas Kaufmann, while the 2021-22 season will open with Verdi’s “Macbeth” headed by Anna Netrebko as Lady Macbeth. Kaufmann has performed the role of {…}
(Credits: W. Hoesl) “A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities.” J.R.R. Tolkien We all dream. About a better world, a better life, pure happiness. But a man who has suffered the loss cannot be carefree anymore, even in the illusional life. Forced to live in a world where his sweetest dreams always turn into his worst nightmares, {…}
This weekend its all about star performances, repertory staples, new productions and a season opening. Check out what we believe you need to see. Eugene Onegin Wiener Staatsoper, Austria Marina Rebeka continues the run in her first Tatiana alongside a star cast that includes Boris Pinkhasovich in the title role, Pavol Breslik as Lenski and Ferruccio Furlanetto as Gremin. The {…}
The Park Avenue Armory has announced its 2020 seasons. Here is a look at the vocal performances from the season. Monteverdi’s “Marian Vespers” gets a North American premiere at the Wade Thompson Drill Hall in an interpretation directed by the Armory’s Marina Kellen, French Artistic Director Pierre Audi and featuring world-renowned orchestra and choral ensemble Pygmalion under the baton of conductor Raphaël Pichon. Performance {…}
(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg) Jonas Kaufmann is set to make his Arena di Verona debut. The Arena di Verona announced that during the 2020 festival, the famed German tenor will make his first appearance at the legendary space in a one night special showcase currently entitled “Jonas Kaufmann Gala Event.” The concert will be held on June 28, 2020 and is {…}
(Credit: Simon Pauly) The Opus Klassik has announced its top prizes. Joyce DiDonato won Female Singer of the Year while Christian Gerhaher won Male Singer of the Year. Meanwhile, Emóke Baráth and Nadine Sierra both took home the Young Singer Award, while Jakub Jósef Orlinski was awarded Solo Recording (Opera) for his “Anima Sacra.” André Schuen won Solo Recording (Song) {…}
The 2019-20 season is about to start with numerous new productions, revivals and world premieres. With a ton of selections throughout many of the world’s greatest houses, we whittled it down to the 10 Must-See productions that you cannot miss this fall. 10. Tosca – Teatro alla Scala, Italy Anna Netrebko returns to the legendary Milan theater to open the season {…}
A prestigious showcase of the opera world , the Rolex Ambassadors Gala, took place at La Scala earlier this month. Big names and outstanding performances. A unique opportunity to see the stars of the opera world together: Juan Diego Flórez, Jonas Kaufmann, Sonya Yoncheva, Yuja Wang, Plácido Domingo and Gustavo Dudamel conduct Wiener Philharmoniker. But today, I’m not going to review {…}