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Jonas Kaufmann

November 7, 2018

Jonas Kaufmann is a highly sought-after performer in the world of opera. The German tenor captivates audiences with the power of his song, the intelligence of his acting and his versatility on the concert stage.

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Euromaxx Tenor Jonas Kaufmann
Image: ZDF

For this documentary, filmmaker John Bridcut was granted unique and often surprising access to Jonas Kaufmann over the course of two years. He observed the star singer in rehearsals, backstage during performances, and in private.

Jonas Kaufmann, a highly sought-after performer in the world of opera.
Image: picture alliance/dpa/A. Warmuth

It is by far the most intimate and extensive portrait of Jonas Kaufmann, now at the peak of his career, yet made. He followed Jonas Kaufmann behind the scenes at the Last Night of the Proms, when he became the first German to perform "Rule, Britannia!” there. After a vocal injury that interrupted his career for several months, the star tenor made a triumphant return - most notably in a production of Verdi's "Otello” at Covent Garden.

 

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