Wagner Jonas Kaufmann

• 1 Ein Schwert verhieß mir der Vater 06:27
• 2 Daß der mein Vater nicht ist...Du holdes Voglein! 10:44
• 3 Allmächt'ger Vater, blick herab 09:47
• 4 Inbrunst im Herzen 13:08
• 5 Am stillen Herd 03:47
• 6 In fernem Land, unnahbar euren Schritten 10:25
• 7 I Der Engel 03:11
• 8 II Stehe still 03:49
• 9 III Im Treibhaus 06:07
• 10 IV Schmerzen 02:23
• 11 V Träume 04:26
• Total Runtime 01:14:14

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Jonas Kaufmann recorded this 5th solo album especially for the Wagner anniversary year commemorating the composer's 200th birthday, and is joined by the chorus and orchestra of the Deutsche Opera Berlin under the direction of Donald Runnicles. The album includes a selection of the great Heldentenor scenes and arias coupled with the complete (and rarely recorded by the tenor voice) Wesendonck Lieder, along with scenes from Die Walkure, Siegfried, Die Meistersinger von Nurenberg, Tannhauser and Lohengrin (extended Grail Scene - Gralserzahlung - with its original second verse). Jonas Kaufmann: Wagner, Orchester de Deutschen Oper Berlin/Donald Runnicles.

“As Siegmund, his dark, baritonal timbre comes into its own. In Rienzi’s Prayer and Tannhäuser’s Roman narration, his Italianate timbre — surely what Wagner wanted — easily negotiates the bel canto turns and grace notes overlooked by burlier singers...No Wagner tenor sings Lieder with such musicianship, colour and sensitivity. With this glorious disc, Kaufmann sets a standard for our time.” (The Sunday Times)

“His artistry is exceptional. His sexy, heroic way with Siegmund, and the marvellous introversion he brings to Lohengrin's In Fernem Land, leave us in no doubt as to why he is today's interpreter of choice for both roles. Yet he brings the same insight and intensity to his new material...Best of all is Rienzi's prayer, in which his almost oceanic tone blends with the elegance of the fine Mozart singer he once was.” (The Daily Telegraph)

Jonas Kaufmann, Tenor
Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin
Donald Runnicles, conductor

Executive Producers: Paul Moseley & Dominic Fyfe Recording
Producer: David Groves

Recording Engineer: Philip Siney

Assistant Recording Engineers: Daniel Kemper & Tim Tautorat
Recording Facilities by Emil Berliner Studios
Recording Editors: Jenni Whiteside & Ian Watson

Production Coordinator: Joanne Baines

Recording Location: Großer Sendesaal, Funkhaus Berlin, Nalepastraße, Berlin, 17–22 September 2012

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