Johannes Dunz sings Rossini's 'Largo al factotum' at an airport | Pop-up Opera

Opera meets the city and the city meets opera. In the Komische Oper Berlin’s pop-up operas, select scenes from the company’s repertoire are performed in urban locations around the German capital, giving its inhabitants the chance to experience this memorable music up close. So far, more than 350,000 people have been reached through the scheme.
In this video filmed at Berlin’s Tegel Airport, Johannes Dunz sing’s Figaro’s aria ‘Largo al factotum’ from Gioachino Rossini’s opera buffa The Barber of Seville. He is accompanied by Deniz Tahberer on the violin, Arnulf Ballhorn on the contrabass and Juri Tarasenok on the bajan accordion, and joined by dancers Michael Fernandez and Paul Gerritsen.
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[@faustopg]

This was crazy... I loved it, especially the look of wonder on the three boys faces.

[@encomunismo]

🎯👍🏽

[@think-and-check]

Me too!!! Their expression was priceless 😊

[@DanYHKim2]

Every time they go to the airport they will be wondering if there will be another sudden outburst of song

[@Caaine]

FANTASTIC! - The World Needs A Lot More Of This! - For Free 😲😯

[@gaylenescott1317]

ABSOLUTELY 🎉😂

[@user-ne5mw4dd8e]

I still want to be able to afford my rent you know? Just come see us and pay your fair share😓. It’s worth it❤️‍🔥

[@AVIDEOGAL]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, INCREDIBLE, TO SEE SUCH TALENT AS THIS GIVEN OUT OF CONTEXT, TO THE COMPLETELY OBLIVIOUS, MADE TEARS STREAM DOWN MY FACE, AND I CAN'T EXPLAIN WHY !!!!!!!!!!!

[@jamescook5442]

Agreed

[@muschikatze]

Bravo 👏👏☮️🖖🇩🇪🖖

[@soniatriana9091]

All the young children were totally captivated!! As they should be! What a rare treat for these travelers!!

[@BrigitteRiffel-un9ub]

❤

[@teresademianiuk4841]

❤❤

[@ianjeffery6744]

Rossini would have LOVED this, surely!

[@marliesyanke4580]

@Tatiana Jakucka Be thankful for every good surprise.

[@nudnikjeff]

... and don't call me Shirley

[@cristinabutasimon9159]

Yes, Mozart was known for his sense of humor

[@ianjeffery6744]

@@nicolettaavaldi7046 Non parlo italiano quindi ti credo sulla parola!

[@george849]

@@marliesyanke4580 Yes, and by the the peoples reaction they enjoyed this surprise! I wish I was there to enjoy this wonderful experience.

[@beatnikdiva4422]

I love this! They don't look like the stereotypical opera singer, and that's fantastic! I'm retired from the stage, but I would arrive at rehearsal sometimes riding a Harley Davidson and wearing a headscarf and ass kicker boots. I'd then open my mouth to sing Queen of the Night or Lakme or Händel...LOL. If someone was new and didn't know me, they were often struck dumb. These guys have a connection to today's kids and youth. Those young people will see that it's perfectly fine to sing opera. BRAVI!

[@hibryd7481]

Pop-up performances aren't quiet as novel as they were 6 or 7 years ago, but this one thoroughly delighted me. Was beaming from start to finish. Beyond his singing, his natural ability to interact with the audience is very beguiling.

[@water713]

They are still as fun, feel good, surprising and popular as ever

[@kathyenright1625]

The smiles and look of wonder on the faces of the crowd did it for me. All airports should have this. Also my favorite aria!😀

[@1929modelagirl]

Me too!!😄😊

[@riohenry6382]

One of the hardest arias to sing because of the speed and they did it beautifully in the acoustics of an airport. Bravi !

[@ewenchan1239]

This would have been AMAZING to experience live and in-person. People always think that opera is for like old, stuck up people, when in reality, it was entertainment that was actually meant for the masses.

[@trustprojects]

That’s people who haven’t been moved by it. This type of thing helps enormously with that.

[@alexczink]

that is the case with comedy but most operas are drama and is not fun so..

[@ewenchan1239]

@@alexczink Depends on the opera. (A LOT of works are principally derivatives from Greek works of theatre.)

[@petebondurant58]

It might help if modern opera didn't have such horrific sets and costumes these days.

[@ewenchan1239]

@@petebondurant58 It would help if governments, especially those who lean on a specific part of the political spectrum, understand, and realise the data-driven/evidenced-based benefits of arts, and therefore; funded the arts (and the performers and crew) the same way that the fund sports or other forms of entertainment for example. That would probably help to make the sets and costumes "less horrible", afterall, not all operas can be "Carmen: A Hip Hopera".

[@Abigael.777]

when I am at the airport traveling I would love to find someone singing that wonderful music!! thank you very much for sharing!! 🙋🏼🙌

[@eenavid]

one guy reading the paper ,,he prefers the beatles ,,,,brill video, proper feelgood ,,xxx

[@bettyfletcher3071]

@@eenavid alex belfield

[@lylestavast7652]

BE the excitement you hope to find....

[@Abigael.777]

@@lylestavast7652 Yes, I know that it will be like this one day, in some Airport, Supermarket or some Square..🙆🏼‍♀️🙂

[@HoratioPolonius]

It's a really really hard baritone aria to sing and Mr. Dunz is a tenor. Guess he mastered the aria only for this occasion, he didn't have in his repertory before. And he nailed it very well! Huge fun to see. Thank you very much!

[@angelinasouren]

Thanks for your enlightening comment. It's funny, I was expecting him to go up a few times when he didn't and I decided that he must be a baritone. You've probably explained why I expected improvised high notes. Interesting.

[@Erizou90]

Having so many Figaros pop up is quite funny and charming! I hope they'd do that in the theater also! Would be a witty expression of how he has to be everywhere at the same time 😁

[@h7283]

It's theatre

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

No, the barber of seville ..that gossiped about Figaro's wedding.

[@michelepriori737]

GENIALI! veramente bravi nell'arrangiamento, data anche la location, e simpatici nella coreografia, soprattutto nell'intrattenere il pubblico anche coinvolgendolo! E che voce! Uno dei flash mob che preferisco!

[@fioscotto5283]

Sono d'accordo! Fantastici

[@pameladowe2492]

Airport waiting rooms can be heavy and tense, a little pop-up Opera raises the mood and puts a smile on faces, the perfect tonic!

[@operablogger]

They skipped the double-time repeat toward the end of the piece, but it was still a fun and highly entertaining performance. Bravo to Komische Oper Berlin. THAT's how you get people interested in opera!

[@kathyenright1625]

This is my favorite aria and I noticed that was left out - it still moved me to tears - this and the video of Lisette Oropesa's audience helper. :) I love opera!

[@elfgran1]

I loved this as do most of the travellers by the look of the smiles all round. Thank you.

[@carlostrivinos9947]

Have been traveling all my life, never got this lucky yet 😢

[@tamikoestomo3275]

Goodness gracious, what a magnificent voice and performance! 🙏💖💖💖🙏❣️

[@christopherpericolosi-king4979]

What an awesome performance!! The ensemble is spot on!! Powerful voice to carry the part of Figaro too, great job! I'd like to hear the entire piece, though, you skipped my favorite part!! 😂

[@nickn1316]

Amazing Brilliant - to see the faces of the waiting passengers light up with surprise and joy was an absolute delight 💕🙏

[@virginielafrench3921]

Pour une fois , quelqu'un qu 'on écoute AILLEURS que dans une salle de concert ! C 'est pas trop tôt ! Quelle voix et quelle prestance ! Félicitations monsieur! Waaa !😍

[@supergran1702]

I love this! One of my favorite operas, and he is charming as well as a brilliant musician.

[@joshschneider9766]

I gotta admit, this made me smile ear to ear man. Usually opera makes me cry because its a safe space to do so. But this? Well mybfriend, you and your merry band of stalwart players did something special. You gave me a moment of joy. I thank you for that most sincerely sirs. Also thanks very much for the actual title to this music. I went 38 years thinking its title was Figaro lol

[@lightningthief495]

Awesome! Wish I was there to witness it

[@KSfan4ever]

BEST performance I've seen in years of an old favorite!

[@zazazipper9331]

I have watched this again and again and again and again and again and it's never not wonderful. You brought so much happiness with this. You seemed to have genuinely enjoyed doing this and that made me enjoy it even more. Thank you for that!

[@lorrainereeves4466]

This is a wonderful reminder of the older generation to remind the younger folk of what is important and worth preserving. Xx

[@eddiefniii]

Wow. I had goose pimples! What talent ! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💐💐😍

[@petergrunendahl2074]

Looks like I'm all the time at the wrong airport...

[@larkatdawn]

Me too - how about we authentic Opera aficionados bring a class action suit...actually that's starting to inspire a libr-etto...

[@vakkaphire8565]

It worth to miss your flight for this masterpiece 😂

[@davidkyle5017]

One of the best I've seen in a long time. Well done.

[@sk.n.9302]

Love this, it’s really noticeable how gifted they are!

[@mrsmucha]

OMG, that is one of the best things I have ever seen. The coolest opera singer ever!

[@caduceus33]

Absolutely one of my favorite arias, just plain fun!

[@joeblack4436]

This is a great rendition. Music must have life!

[@user-vm5ud4xw6n]

FUN!! Always amazes me the kids who record performances like these! It’s great!!

[@LanaRainbow69]

Just makes me smile - I watch over and over again - AND I never connected an accordion with Opera...it works! Just superb - wish I had been there. Singer is so engaging with the audience - waves at little kid...and the singer(s) are gorgeous as well...stellar talent.

[@kennethbowry1521]

The Best ever what a show, I hope they all enjoyed as much as I did.

[@EngenhariaLegal]

EXCELLENT.... Rossini would have LOVED this....

[@wennahaunted6243]

The joy of playing and spreading the fun of music ❤

[@kbstudent]

What a blessing to provide such joy to so many and for the many to receive it. I'll just bet stuff like this happens in heaven all the time.

[@jaysmith7613]

Rossini rocks. It's music that makes your heart race and produces an awe for the art of it.

[@AndySaenz]

Wow, that was amazing! They brightened up everyone’s day and made them all smile. 😃

[@dilligaff1979]

Not everyone. There was one bloke who was not impressed in the slightest. 2:16

[@Aldoborzoni]

Amazing! That would make a happy day out of any day spent at an airport! Tank you, guys!

[@DivineMessengerTarot]

What a joy! Great human spirit, thank you for your spontaneity! We do appreciate it!

[@aileenteo7027]

Ooooooo...how I love to be there that instant. Wonderful performance!!!

[@tessariles4488]

Thank you for this performance.

[@kathydoyle1857]

Wonderful! One of my favourites. I'd have stood up and clapped him with thanks. I was even singing along here watching this!

[@roypehle9213]

Knapp 4 Minuten lächeln und genießen. Danke dafür!

[@elizabethgrv]

Absolutely splendid!

[@ghislaineporte4713]

La belle musique adoucie les mœurs. Bravo C est pas facile ce morceau d opéra 👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@gerardbellanger563]

Je vois qu'il y a des amoureux de la grande musique et du chant liryque. Bravo et bonne continuation.

[@andycap1188]

For just three instruments, the music is fantastic ! Thanks so much, all of you.

[@pellepopcorn6129]

This is the culture/music at its core. It will hit the people right in the face, when they least expect it. Splendid performance!

[@enricanorelli6528]

Rossini, assolutamente brillante! Bella interpretazione!

[@28460]

Fantástica coreografía, muy simpático y espectacular. Vielen Danke!!!!!!

[@georgegeorge2465]

Look at all the smiles these musical talents create. Awesome. Joy

[@DiscoTimelordASD]

I love his energy!

[@bronzinobronzino2748]

What skilfully crafted stagecraft, as well as being superbly sung! Dunz combined spontaneity (eg, incorporating seamlessly the audience member who wanted to have a 'selfie' taken mid-performance) with knowledge/understanding of the text (waving to the little boy whilst singing "ragazzi", and brushing the voluminous hair of the seated gentleman whilst singing "parrucca"). But most inventive of all was the use of the two look-alike dancers near the end of the performance -- they visually personified the text that Figaro was wanted everywhere: "Figaro here, Figaro there, Figaro up, Figaro down"! Bravo tutti!

[@williamwilson6499]

Love it when the talented share their talent.

[@sarahporter9541]

Fabulous break from boredom....and loventhe speaker announcement for pickpockets at the end..😂! Amazing!

[@nicolefau3644]

Magnifique !!!! Merci !!

[@ingridwynne3749]

Wonderful music and singing voice ❤❤❤👏👏👏👏

[@RIMJANESSOHMALOOG]

One of the best Largo Al Factotum I listened to

[@ameliac1653]

Absolutely marvellous. Hope I have this when waiting at the airport

[@lionelspencer-ward3527]

Our world is richer by having amazing people like these in it....

[@thomashogan4908]

Oh Rossini! How we love you still. Delightful. Brilliant.

[@catherinehunt7693]

Absolutely breathtaking Opera

[@Vera-kh8zj]

what a treat. Thank you.

[@user-be8mo4qt6b]

Потрясающе! Великолепно! Браво!

[@ryan4327]

The joke is, Figaro didn't want to get married and so played off his identity to anyone and everyone, only to find out that he really was in love an wanted to get married. One of the best operas I've ever seen.

[@lindamoon4639]

Of all the pop-up operas i've seen on KZbin, and i've seen a lot, this one is my favourite by far, even after the umpteenth time!

[@Rosangela161]

Fantastic! Thanks Opera Vision. A lovely gift.

[@leanneneville2431]

Bravo👏👏👏👏👏👏👏absolutely brilliant, well done💐💕🇦🇺

[@alonarobertalacsonmanohara1970]

I love his voice lovely

[@sirosis7858]

Love this. Such a great voice and a fun video. Wish I got to see something like this at the airport.

[@maryellenthompson8261]

Now that’s a trip to remember!

[@domzalm1]

Oooooo i was dying for " a bravo Figaro bravo bravissimo......." thats the best bit !!! loved it soooo much though

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

Same!

[@theRigormortis]

Grazie di questa performance 🇮🇹❣️❣️

[@sophiapatriot112]

Incredible voice & performance. I hope these people appreciated the masterpiece ❤

[@debrabolton9372]

I loved it! We need that good kind of craziness in this world.

[@carterhaughbooks4333]

I was about 8 when my parents took me to my first opera. (I now realize it was theirs, too. My father got free tix because he worked in radio, selling ad time.) That opera was Barber of Seville. I fell in love with opera then, and have never stopped loving it. Now, 73.

[@dannycalley7777]

CHB ...................the Barber and Turandot got me in my late 20s !!!!!!

[@carterhaughbooks4333]

@@dannycalley7777 i was a supernumerary at San Francisco Opera for 2 yrs in my late 20s & was on stage very briefly with Pavarotti in Turandot which also starred Montserrat Caballe!

[@tambrosia]

BRAVO to all Wish the heck that was happening before I retired a few yrs ago, I saw 6 airports a week and such talent like that would have been so welcome! God Bless you all and enjoy today. Today is PRESENT from The LORD, cannot do anything about yesterday nor tomorrow, so live for today and Thank HIM for your PRESENT PAX+

[@wenettehamilton7585]

So awesome. Thank you for sharing your talent❤️

[@attilasandorkovacs4037]

Rossini e il grandissimo maestro, Johannes canta molto bene .... Bravo!!!

[@rafaelchagas7354]

Maravilhoso, simplesmente maravilhoso!!!

[@Ulujmf]

Great way to incite people to go to see an opera

[@RetiredLover]

Magnificent!! I wish I could have been there in person.

[@mariaclaudettecaluban5286]

This is THE best largo al factotum i ever heard 😅 👏👏👏👏👏 Bravissimo! 🎉

[@evgenyagrishko9055]

Bravo ragazzi! 👏👏👏

[@user-xm8bi9vh1o]

СУПЕР!!!СУПЕР!!!СУПЕР!!!❤🙌🙌🙌СПАСИБО ЗА ДОСТАВЛЕННЫЙ ВОСТОРГ!!! С ОГРОМНЫМ ПРИВЕТОМ ИЗ СИБИРИ!!!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bender-swansaskia7898]

Thankyou !Full on live and art everywhere!!!

[@ceciliamarchetto5709]

Che bello! La musica lirica portata in mezzo alla gente, fuori da teatri ingessati! Condivisa con la gente comune. Bellissimi, bravissimi!!!

[@laurindobonilha2090]

Espetacular!!!

[@antoniodettoli2845]

Bellissimo.. m'è venuta voglia di prendere un aereo

[@michelegagnon5618]

Every once in a while I'll play this just for the feel good vibes.

[@Mandeepsays]

Goosebumps!

[@graziellanonanona209]

Génial !!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@sleuththewild]

I can't stop watching this, I love it so much. Wonderful voice and personality. My dog can't get enough of it, either....

[@rche9131]

Quel talent! Bravo merci !

[@porkscratchings5428]

Never happens like this at Tegal when I’m there! Wonderful 👏

[@rEdHoUsE_1969]

BRAVO !!