Great German arias by Mozart, Beethoven, Wagner, von Weber and Lehár | Jonas Kaufmann (tenor)

One of Germany's most renowned tenors, Jonas Kaufmann, presents an evening of famous German operatic arias. Amongst them: ‘Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön’ from W. A. Mozart's ‘The Magic Flute’; ‘In fernem Land’ from ‘Lohengrin’, and ‘Winterstürme’ from ‘Die Walküre’ - both by Richard Wagner; as well as pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven (‘Fidelio’), Carl Maria von Weber (‘Der Freischütz’), and Franz Lehár (‘Giuditta’). The repertoire serves as a return to Kaufmann’s roots - "I grew up with this music, it’s embedded in my genes."
Enjoy an evening of arias sung by Jonas Kaufmann and accompanied by the Munich Radio Orchestra, in a 2010 concert conducted by Michael Güttler.
(00:00) Intro
(0:27) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön"
(4:58) Ludwig van Beethoven: "Gott welch Dunkel hier! - In des Lebens Frühlingstagen"
(15:53) Carl Maria von Weber: "Nein, länger trag ich nicht die Qualen - Durch die Wälder, durch die Auen"
(23:27) Richard Wagner: "Winterstürme wichen dem Wonnemonat"
(27:10) Richard Wagner: "Amfortas! Die Wunde!"
(36:03) Richard Wagner: Prelude to Act 1 of Lohengrin
(43:37) Richard Wagner: "In fernem Land, unnahbar euren Schritten"
(53:27) Franz Lehár: "Freunde, das Leben ist lebenswert"
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[@ingridrinaudo9987]

Sehr geehrter Herr Kaufmann, Sie haben eine wunderbare Stimme, möge sie ihnen Gott lange erhalten

[@michaelsmith7902]

Today will onne day be known as the age of Kaufmann. And Beczala IMHO. And don't get me started on baritones, sopranos, mezzos etc... Every age is a Golden Age for those with ears to hear. I am as old as the hills and was brought up on Callas Tebaldi Corelli Sutherland Horne, and I can go on for ages. I am happy to still be around and appreciating this new crop of young-(ish) singers. Take it from an old codger, one day you will be telling your grandchildren you saw Kaufmann... et al. live. Back in the good old days!

[@user-my4vq3no7l]

Да,он не может быть итальянцем,сейчас даже итальянцы выродились так как они утратили эталонность вокального тона,Кауфман поет все,но пусть поет свое и это лучше для искусства и публики так его в ином сомнительны и их невозможно преодолеть.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

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[@sdorr]

Please consider possibly the best production ever of The Magic Flute, Ingmar Bergman's, and the exceptional performances of Håkan Hagegård and others.... Hagegård's Pappageno seems to set the standard for lyrical beauty and musicality. Singers would do well to listen to this performance!

[@PilaryBelen-rh8rt]

P0

[@PilaryBelen-rh8rt]

9oo

[@lilianhemmer3748]

A man with a golden voice

[@beatalevin7735]

What a voice! What an actor! It isn´t fair to have SO much talent.

[@renatafriedenberg4292]

Bravo Maestro Kaufmann!!!

[@coragazmen7073]

Glorious voice,so much talent,I listen to Pavarotti,Domingo,Carreras and the new tenors several times to compare,but no comparison,he is the best,nobody on this generation can surpass him! 49:27

[@marinacaracciolo3161]

Affascinanti la voce, il portamento, l'aspetto gentile e non meno la grande intelligenza musicale. Qui, poi, nel repertorio dell'opera tedesca egli è quanto mai nel suo elemento... Standing ovation!!!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

We're glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@jerihromada2569]

What a magic voice and handsome man. Art consists of time, talent, and persistence.

[@liliacristinapohl4905]

Great and glorious voice , the best of the best ..👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹

[@aileenpolonsky5651]

Perfection of voice and orchestra. Thanks from South Africa for sublime pleasure

[@raymundorebueno8761]

One of few new generation opera singers who knows how to choose what repertoire to sing. Mastering the suitable arias for his voice. Indeed a typical German who would master his craft to excellence.

[@williamcharlton-perkins9383]

This is singing straight from the heights of Mount Olympus. Jonas Kaufmann reigns supreme as a once-in-a- generation superstar tenor.

[@Vademecum2009]

Mr. Kaufmann, wow! What an amazing voice! Thank you from a Brazilian fan of yours!

[@angelarigido7161]

God works in mysterious ways. The beautiful gift of Jonas' vocal talent is that of the Angels, an awakening to God's true power of his gifts to us as humans. I feel uplifted and hopeful every time I hear this man sing. Absolutely beautiful as always. Powerful, mature, and produces tears of joy and wonderment at each performance. Bravo!!

[@jeanettenorman7052]

I have only just discovered him - l have to agree with all you have said. Thanks you

[@cliffgaither]

Angela ... You're right ! God does work in mysterious ways ! He sings/sounds better singing in German than Italian ; the latter, in which he receives very poor ratings ; mysteriously, it's the same voice !

[@angelarigido7161]

@@cliffgaither I also agree, being Italian, I think he's wonderful in my country's language, but nothing sounds like *home.

[@cliffgaither]

@Angela Rigido :: He gets a lot of criticism about his lack of technique, mostly by Italian critics. The Italians who prefer 'old' school singers vs modern singers. I've been listening to opera for a long time. I'm used to Corelli's magnificent voice. I will never forget him. Kaufmann will never be in the class of old school tenors, especially Corelli. As you are Italian, what do you think of the criticisms of Kaufmann's singing ( ingolata ) ? The point of my comment, above :: Kaufmann sounds better in German _because_ his flaws are not as noticeable in German as they are in Italian.

[@angelarigido7161]

@@cliffgaither never was so into opera too pay attention to critics. Everybody's got a bone to pick when taking ones roots and heritage into consideration. I've always been drawn to Jonas because my Belgian and Italian family elders love opera. I say, you don't have to be a critic to know what you find personally beautiful. I think he's a magnificent vocalist..whether singing in Italian OR German. My family speaks BOTH languages. It doesn't matter what Jonas sings, or in what language, he has a beautiful voice, and stage presence.

[@arankaneumann-kd1iv]

Hihetetlen tehetséget adott nekünk a jó Isten Kaufmann személyében! Köszönöm hogy hallhattam őt!👏👏👏♥️🌹

[@margrethillerzeder1872]

Herr Kaufmann Sie haben eine wunderschöne Stimme Sie haben auch großes Talent zur Schauspielerei mit viel intelligent

[@maricarmenpinto6293]

Wonderful voice, is a great gift from God. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@walterhuber4373]

Just fantastic

[@Wattnot101]

These guys are the Gods. Stop looking for something supernatural. If you need a god, look at who wrote the words and music.

[@georgesclermont1911]

It happens that I hadn't listen to Kaufman for some time. OMG! What art? what a voice?. Saw him a few times but no one comes close to his Met Parsifal.

[@veronikajordan4918]

Wundervoll 🎆 und einzigartig lieber Jonas Kaufmann, 1000 Dank! ❤️ Es ist Balsam für die Seele und Sonnenschein in dieser Zeit. 🤗

[@dichrohr]

Ein Wunder...einfach ein Wunder!!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

😇

[@user-ru8vy1uz7c]

Bravo bravo bravo brilliance genial music and vocal

[@ienkeja3105]

Jonas, what a beautiful voice, this is really enjoyable.. You make me happy, thank you very much 💐

[@rockflowerful]

It is extremely moving to to witness when humans approach perfection, who am I to judge but this seems perfect to me. Thanks to all for the dedication.

[@ritabowen8302]

Kaufman is definite my favourite tenor but I also love the conductor. I've seen him conducting many times. And he's marvelous.

[@elisabettaghezzi2746]

Sempre Incantata, Voce e Musica splendida. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💖

[@marie-laurecoupeau525]

Ho! What a concert! I confirm.... Maestro Jonas Kaufmann is definitively "My Wagner guide".

[@naomihyamson9022]

What an artist! Not only great singing but great musicianship and great acting. He is so intelligent. Mr Kaufmann is the best Siegmund ever - because he understands that this is a LYRICAL role. Siegmund is a hero but he is a romantic hero. Mr Kaufmann conveys that perfectly

[@conniechen3767]

I Agree with you 100+% re Sigmund. With whole heart and soul he bid regards to Valhalla and it's gods "NO" without his sister/bride by his side...such heroic pride and selfless pure LOVE. HENCE, the planting of the seeds of the dawning of the gods & the continuem of the redemption of our goddess Brunhilda.... Bless Jonas Kaufman to have manifested the most heartfelt loving personification of the Divine humanity. No words can adequately describe how I felt when he was on our @Metopera stage the first time as Sigmund years ago

[@berndmittelstadt6189]

Was für eine Stimme!

[@pascalcorazza9972]

I have chosen Jonas Kaufmann as my favourite opera singer many years ago, and he still is. Awesome voice that he can actually change in the right ways according to his role. Phenomenal actor. And huge repertoire. What more can you want? His voice sounds the best all the way through his range, unlike many other popular opera singers.

[@marcellelecocq7328]

Magnifique jonas quelle voix merveilleuse que j aimerais entendre en direct bravo🎉

[@juanamariamalvarezcid8587]

Cuida mucho esa voz, para bien de la humanidad. Que te dure fresca y sana muchos años....

[@wendycarter5718]

The complete package !! Wonderful voice , superb interpretation and acting , stunning charisma !!! Without doubt one of the greats !!

[@jomurphy1654]

Completely agree!

[@Andrea-lu1hl]

Vielen herzlichen Dank! Ich liebe diese konzertante Aufführung. Maestro Kaufmann singt wunderschön, Helmut Güttler dirigiert voller Passion & das Orchester ist einfach klasse... eine tolle Einheit, ein Genuss. Herzliche Grüße.

[@danielenagypataki859]

Merveilleux concert et interprétation de Maître Kaufmann et Helmut Guttler Quelle émotion Merci à vous deux Daniele Robin

[@jayriedmuller7187]

THE CONDUCTOR IS ALSO VERY HANDSOME AND TALENTED.

[@user-cx9er2qt3t]

Такая сложная музыка!Какое исполнение!Йонасу честь и хвала!Настоящий музыкант,певец и актер ,такое редкое сочетание всех компонентов,ещё и внешность,тембр голоса ...💚🎆👍👍👍🤗

[@adrimellet3964]

Takes my breath away.

[@farkasagnes1974]

Ez a hang Isten ajándéka ! Mindenkit boldoggá tesz !❤

[@Zyklonn1]

Excelso!!!!!

[@carmen-marianamitrea6175]

Merci, Jonas et UN IMMENSE BRAVO ! C'est toujours une grande joie de vous écouter.🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕

[@gyulaugron3379]

Kitűnő operaénekes.Wagner-művekben kedveltem meg. Itt a Lohengrinből és a Parsifalból énekel. Mindig szívesen hallgatom. Érdekes, hogy a kommentelők között kevés német nevűt és nyelvűt látok. Én magyar vagyok.

[@alain.7973]

Un grand bonheur toujours renouvelé d'écouter cette voix magnifique. Merci Mr Kaufmann. Merci pour de partage.

[@user-fx5dl1ry3h]

Bravissimo! 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉

[@gretareinarsson7461]

We only get a voice like this very few times in a century😊❤️

[@victorianichols2]

Absolutely & this is the one!

[@pascalcorazza9972]

@Vance Ronan hahaha

[@lindaholzworth4388]

Amazing voice!

[@karinaazatyan4231]

Wunderbar!!!!

[@rosamatto7481]

Siempre deleita escuchar cantar al tenor Jonas Kaufmann

[@karinaazatyan4231]

What a Grandiose voice he had!!!!

[@user-fx5dl1ry3h]

Bravissimo!!!👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🎉

[@hugonettlenettle4742]

Que ternura que calidad cuanta belleza en la voz de este tenor. Todo esta dicho pues ya no hay lenguaje para destacar su expertis. Solo escucharlo.

[@nicolecourtois5228]

Merci de nous régaler à chaque apparition.... Une interprète ion sans pareille 👍

[@dorothymathious1463]

Glorious, thank you for your amazing talents and Godgiven voice! We love all of your work.

[@cuteguy9358]

His voice is truly amazing! Such power, such range... impressive beyond words!

[@lisetremblayrenaud6867]

Jonas, votre voix émouvante est un don de Dieu, s'il vous plait protègez l'a, afin de nous émouvoir encore longtemps avec vos prestations. Bravo... Bravo, aussi à l'orchestre et à son chef talentueux. (Québec, Canada)

[@millyrossell2550]

Wunderbar!

[@beatrizherrera8533]

Jonas Kaufmann artista que logra con su voz llevar mi conciencia donde está la dicha de la vida ¡Gracias !!

[@villyhartman]

A great singer very talented, intelligent and musical. Sounds a bit like a raised baritone, quite like Domingo.

[@mariapeterholm4442]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!

[@sylviarudy8445]

One of my favourites

[@eugenioaviraneta2168]

wunderbar und meisterlich.

[@casch5695]

Charismatique et passionné, comment ne pas aimer la musique classique et le chant.

[@martadarday1557]

Sono stufa vedere e oltre tutto Sentire la voce Strillare che non vale niente mi da fastidio SOLA NEL.MIO YOU TUBE DI QEST J. KAUFMANN.MARTA BEATRICE DARDAY

[@user-so1vw7ud6i]

Bravo, Jonas! Nikolai is a record holder for poems and songs by heart!

[@conniechen3767]

No other artists sings German Lieder as Elegantly & in perfect diction with the unsurpassed timber as our beloved Jonas Kaufman. BRAVO BRAVO we adore you. please take good care of your health & God given gifts so we won't be heartbroken when you have to cancel as often. With much blessings, Amen! your ardent fan, cc

[@julialluchcortes5805]

Jonas me fascina y me enamora con su apostura y esa potencia de voz que tiene soy súper fan♥️♥️♥️

[@user-hn6gx5di9r]

parfait❤

[@marinacaracciolo5940]

Un concerto che innamora dell'opera tedesca e soprattutto... dell'incantevole interprete; meraviglioso, per es. in Lohengrin, per dire un solo personaggio ... Affascinante!

[@pare..4286]

non avevo mai sentito cantare cosi

[@asuntamanuele2493]

Me hace gustar de las canciones y arias alemanas aùn sin saber el idioma!

[@carlalastrucci4284]

Non mi stanco mai di ascoltarti !!! Sei troppo bravo e adorabile !!!!❤

[@DWClassicalMusic]

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[@hildabusciglio]

maravilloso concierto de jonas kaufman,

[@hildabusciglio]

gracias a todas las personas que gustan de jonas hofmann

[@user-ec4vi2mb6x]

Чудесныййонас , с чудесным голосом хранит тебя Господь ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nunotanackovic3398]

(0:27) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: "Dies Bildnis ist bezaubernd schön" ❤

[@resnonverba]

Only voice ever that reaches my heart.

[@magdalenazlamalova1324]

Vv

[@juancalviqueo3743]

Gracias DW por esto , yo que vivo al fin del mundo he disfrutado de esto, se que son caras estas producciones , pero ustedes no se imginan el bien que hacen Saludos desde Chile , latinoamerica

[@DWClassicalMusic]

¡Con mucho gusto! 😊 Nos alegra que lo haya disfrutado. Saludos desde Berlín!

[@rudyvargas9518]

Where has he been all this time...i came by him hy coincidense but i think he is fabulous..

[@annagunthernestrahl8444]

F.e. in the Met, in Moskow, Paris, Wien, Budapest etc.; hi isn't a beginner.Extraordaniry talented

[@shirleyrombough8173]

Gorgeous pianissimi

[@DWClassicalMusic]

👍

[@aliciasarramida]

Wonderful ♥

[@user-rt2xx7up8t]

Bravissimo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ajas7334]

Piękny głos Jonas Kaufmman...piękne wykonanie❤🌹❤️... Kojące duszę piękno...👏🌹🌹🌹

[@editamesones9990]

ESPLÉNDIDO!!!!💖💖💖

[@hildabusciglio]

Lo adoro después del gran Luciano pavarotti

[@juliahenriquez8871]

Hermosa interpretacion.voz priviligiada.

[@Ajas7334]

Cudownie...👏🌹Jonas K ❤️...niesamowicie wspaniały głos....

[@ulanasamowerskyj2315]

Bellísima interpretación, actuación y talento. MAGNIFICO!!!

[@svetlanasoukhoroukova6436]

Прекрасный Jonas ,божественный голос, потрясающее исполнение! Обожаю непревзойдённого tenorkaufmann!!!

[@maryannhenke8942]

Z

[@ursulapinke5137]

Ja , man kann ihn nur lieben ..........

[@ursulapinke5137]

Freude auch über Michael Güttler ......... der auch eine musikalische Laufbahn gewählt hat , denn seinen Vater, den großen Trompeter hat man auch geliebt ........ ..

[@mirengurutzelopez1312]

Wonderful tenor!

[@mariahilarialabrador7573]

SIEMPRE EXCELENTE JONAS. GRACIAS.

[@magdalenazlamalova1324]

Vu

[@marcellelecocq7328]

bravo Jonas , joli programma !

[@tovehansen6613]

SIR GUT /SO WUNDERBAR SONG FROM A GREAT TENOR WITH WUNDERFULL🌹🙏🏻 VOICE SI ❤❤😊😊LOVE THIS LADY FROM Denmark🇩🇰

[@Rosangela161]

Always fascinating Jonas Kaufmann!!! A beautiful gift. Thank you for sharing this adorable performance.

[@irenederomer2938]

Herrlich, Danke, gracias, Danke!

[@irenederomer2938]

Wunderschon!Dankd,danke!

[@marialuisaluisa8480]

Magnífico es impresionante.

[@hannavycudilik4767]

Herrlich!

[@DWClassicalMusic]

👍

[@zinam5795]

2010.... Very good, THANKS

[@user-ii3js8le9p]

👏👏👏👏👏BRAVISSIMO!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@user-iy4cq5uy2q]

ワーグナーはヒットラーのせいでイメージが良くなかったのだが、失礼、カウフマンを聴くとドイツ語が美しく響きます🥰兎に角稀有な歌手だと思う😍ブラボーBravobravo🥳

[@victorianichols2]

Fabulous!

[@lialiniawatychristian.]

Bravo !!!

[@j.erickson8571]

Wow, maestro.

[@DWClassicalMusic]

👍

[@martadarday1557]

Jonas kaufmann der brullener ohne Stimme immer stohrt mich in mein you TUBE. In 70 Jahren keine Stimme so haesslich gefunden tro MARTA BEATRICE DARDAY

[@carmengonzalezgarcia9916]

Este hombre, nació para agradarnos el oído. 😂😊😊 Gracias Jonas, eres magnífico. Estupenda voz e interpretación.

[@user-zp7ju8qs1v]

Браво !!!!

[@spmoran4703]

The best .

[@marimarques7651]

Eu me emociono muito ouvindo ópera e com esta voz maravilhosa fica melhor ainda.

[@adrimellet3964]

I CRIED MY EYES OUT.

[@beatrizderkrikorian8099]

Vielen Dank Jonas ! Eres un gran cantante con un hermoso repertorio.

[@seangregorygurley8429]

Fantastic 💕💕

[@gerdawendl3842]

Gr0ßartig! Danke!