衛武營國家藝術文化中心 National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)

When thinking of the world's greatest tenors, where Luciano PAVAROTTI, José CARRERAS and Plácido DOMINGO come to mind for every opera fan as the giants of the 20th century, German operatic singer Jonas KAUFMANN is being hailed as the tenor of the 21st century, with the warm and dark timbre of the baritone and a higher range that soars effortlessly like PAVAROTTI, adding fire to his interpretations. 

With his handsome looks,  KAUFMANN brings not only an angel-like voice but extraordinary acting skills. He is the most sought-after Wagnerian tenor. Whether it's opera performances on the world's most important opera stages such as the Met or recitals in the leading concert halls around the world, KAUFMANN can always stun the crowd with his superstar charm. This time, the tenor will be performed together with his long-time partner, pianist Helmut DEUTSCH, bringing a splendid sonic feast to Taiwan. 

  Pre-talk  

2022/5/21(Sat)18:50-19:10 Concert Hall 3rd Floor

  Creative and Production Team  

Tenor｜Jonas  KAUFMANN

Piano｜Helmut DEUTSCH

  Artists Introduction  

Jonas KAUFMANN

Hailed as  "the world's greatest tenor" by The Telegraph, Jonas KAUFMANN has performed over 70 roles in the world's leading opera houses. The New York Times has described him as having "clarion top notes, the blend of virility and tenderness in his singing," and praised his "refined musicianship." Not only a great vocal technician, his performances are also praised for their dramatic impact, "He embodies each role with such an investment that he makes the viewer think that this is the last time he will perform this work." (Telerama). One of today's greatest interpreters of Lieder repertoire, KAUFMANN is also in very high demand in concert. His performance and recording have earned him multiple honors and awards including nine ECHO/OPUS Klassik awards, "Singer of the Year" from multiple classical music magazines including Opernwelt, Diapason and Musical America, has been knighted as a "Chevalier de l'Ordre de l'Art et des Lettres," and has been named a member of the Bayerischer Maximiliansorden.

Helmut DEUTSCH

Helmut DEUTSCH ranks among the finest, most successful and in-demand song recital accompanists of the world. He was born in Vienna, where he studied at the Conservatory, the Music Academy and the University.

He was awarded the Composition Prize of Vienna in 1965 and appointed professor at the age of twenty-four.

Although he has performed with leading instrumentalists as a chamber musician, he has concentrated primarily on accompanying in song recitals.

At the beginning of his career he worked with the soprano Irmgard SEEFRIED, but the most important singer of his early years was Hermann PREY, whom he accompanied as a permanent partner for twelve years. Subsequently he has worked with many of the most important recital singers and played in the world's major music centres. His collaborations with Jonas KAUFMANN, Diana DAMRAU and Michael VOLLE are currently among his most important.

DEUTSCH has recorded more than a hundred CDs. In recent years the development of young talent has been especially close to his heart. After his professorship in Vienna he continued his teaching primarily in Munich at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater, where he worked as a professor of song interpretation for 28 years.

In addition he is a visiting professor at various other universities and is sought-after for an increasing number of masterclasses in Europe and the Far East. The young Swiss tenor Mauro PETER was one of his last students in Munich and has become one of his favourite recital partners.

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