Jonas Kaufmann »Magische Töne»

Lothringerstrasse 20

1030 Wien

 

Cast

Jonas Kaufmann, Tenor

Malin Byström, Soprano

Baden-Baden Philharmonic

Jochen Rieder, Conductor

Whether immortal opera or oratorio, Canzone Napoletana or Viennese songs – Jonas Kaufmann masters the entire spectrum of the tenor repertoire, placing the highest value on versatility and flexibility: vocally, stylistically, and linguistically. The "greatest tenor of our time" (The Daily Telegraph) demonstrates this again with his new program. "Magische Töne," Assad's aria from Karl Goldmark's opera "The Queen of Sheba," is one of the tenor's evergreens. From Enrico Caruso to Nicolai Gedda, almost every great tenor has immortalized themselves with this hit. For Jonas Kaufmann, this title becomes the motto for a program dedicated to famous melodies by composers from Austria-Hungary – in addition to Goldmark, these include, above all, Franz Lehár and Emmerich Kálmán. Together with soprano Malin Byström and the Baden-Baden Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Jochen Rieder, Jonas Kaufmann presents highlights from "The Merry Widow," "The Land of Smiles," "Giuditta," "The Csárdás Princess," and "Countess Mariza," among others.

(Source: konzerthaus.at)