Jonas Kaufmann & Diana Damrau to Perform at Hollywood Bowl

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(Credit: Gregor Hohenberg / Sony Classical) Jonas Kaufmann and Diana Damrau are teaming up for a concert at the Hollywood Bowl alongside conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The concert on Sept. 12 will showcase the tenor and soprano in 19th-century Viennese waltzes from opera and operetta favorites by Lehár and the Strausses. The concert also features works by Richard Strauss and Suppe. {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Marina Rebeka, Juan Diego Flórez, Asmik Grigorian Headline OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See During Fall 2024

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With 2024-25 just a month away, OperaWire is breaking down 10 opera productions that are must-sees for all opera lovers from around the world for the fall season. Aindamar – Metropolitan Opera (Oct. 15 – Nov. 9, 2024) For the second year in a row (and the first time in its history that this happens), the Metropolitan Opera will present {…}

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Film Festival auf dem Wiener Rathausplatz to Screen ‘Otello’ Starring Jonas Kaufmann

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On August 4, 2024, the Wiener Staatsoper is set to present Verdi’s “Otello” at the Film Festival auf dem Wiener Rathausplatz. The recording, filmed in October 2023, will be screened at 9:00 and showcases a production by Adrian Noble conducted by Alexander Soddy. Jonas Kaufmann stars in the title role alongside Rachel Willis-Sørensen as Desdemona and Ludivoc Tézier as Iago. {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann Announces New Puccini Album with Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva & Asmik Grigorian

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Jonas Kaufmann has announced his new album entitled “Puccini: Love Affairs.” The new record will be released on Sept. 13 by Sony Classical and will feature several duets from the composer. In a statement, Kaufmann said, “For my latest album, I had the pleasure of collaborating with some of today’s leading sopranos to celebrate Puccini’s centenary year. What really appealed {…}

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Munich Opera Festival 2024: Liederabend Featuring Jonas Kaufmann

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It was a Jonas Kaufmann special. At least in Munich. At least in Kaufmann’s home opera house. The place was packed. The outfits were designer specials and tee shirts, “Herren,” even in highly colorful shorts, and “Damen,” in extravagant lamé skirts with high slits and gilded shoes. Kaufmann, and Helmut Deutsch, reknowned pianist and accompanist, walked onto the stage in {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann to Celebrate Puccini on Tour

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Jonas Kaufmann is set to celebrate Puccini with a tour dedicated to the composer. The tenor took to social media and said, “‘Viva Puccini!’ is a personal tribute to the 100th anniversary of the great composer’s death. From October 10th to November 9th, I will be dedicating a series of concerts to Puccini’s genius, together with the sopranos Maria Agresta {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann & Eleonora Buratto Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s ‘Tosca’ Stream

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On July 27, 2024 the Bayerische Staatsoper is set to stream Puccini’s “Tosca.” The company will showcase the masterpiece on its Staatsoper.tv streaming platform and the work will star Eleonora Buratto in the title role, Jonas Kaufmann as Cavaradossi, and Ludovic Tézier as Scarpia. Andrea Battistoni will conduct the new production by Kornél Mundruczó. When the production opened earlier this {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Magdalena Kožená & Antonino Siragusa Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences get to hear a recital from the world’s most famous tenor and one of the great sopranos in the world. There will also be a new solo recital album from a great mezzo and several complete opera recordings. Czech Songs {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann, Nicholas Phan, Siobhan Stagg & Janai Brugger Lead Hong Kong Philharmonic’s 2024-25 Season

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The Hong Kong Philharmonic has announced its 2024-25 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. Ralf Otto conducts Händel’s “Messiah” with Valentina Farcas, Catriona Morison, Nicholas Phan, and Thomas E. Bauer. Performance Dates: Dec. 20 & 21, 2024 Benjamin Northey and Siobhan Stagg celebrate the New Year with a Viennese program. Performance Dates: Dec. 29 & 30, 2024 {…}

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Jonas Kaufmann & Diana Damrau to Perform at Hollywood Bowl

Jonas Kaufmann, Anna Netrebko, Marina Rebeka, Juan Diego Flórez, Asmik Grigorian Headline OperaWire’s 10 Operas to See During Fall 2024

Film Festival auf dem Wiener Rathausplatz to Screen ‘Otello’ Starring Jonas Kaufmann

Jonas Kaufmann Announces New Puccini Album with Anna Netrebko, Sonya Yoncheva & Asmik Grigorian

Munich Opera Festival 2024: Liederabend Featuring Jonas Kaufmann

Jonas Kaufmann to Celebrate Puccini on Tour

Jonas Kaufmann & Eleonora Buratto Lead Bayerische Staatsoper’s ‘Tosca’ Stream

Jonas Kaufmann, Diana Damrau, Magdalena Kožená & Antonino Siragusa Lead New CD/DVD Releases

Jonas Kaufmann, Nicholas Phan, Siobhan Stagg & Janai Brugger Lead Hong Kong Philharmonic’s 2024-25 Season