Renowned Tenor Jonas Kaufmann to Make His Hong Kong Debut
with HK Phil This February

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[7 February 2025, Hong Kong] Hailed as “the world’s greatest tenor” by The Telegraph, Jonas Kaufmann is set to make his highly anticipated Hong Kong debut this February alongside the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil). This concert features most beloved arias from some of his signature roles, including Cavaradossi in Tosca, Radamès in Aida, Don José in Carmen, and Calaf in Turandot.

Celebrated as one of the most significant and versatile tenors of his generation, the German-Austrian Jonas Kaufmann has performed over 70 roles at the world’s leading opera houses, leaving an indelible mark on a richly varied repertoire of German, Italian and French opera through his uniquely expressive voice and musical intelligence. The New York Times has lauded his “clarion top notes, the blend of virility and tenderness in his singing,” as well as his “refined musicianship.” His performances and recordings have garnered numerous accolades, including eleven ECHO/OPUS Klassik awards, and “Singer of the Year” titles from top classical music magazines like Opernwelt, Diapason, and Musical America.

For this gala programme, Kaufmann will showcase his deep connection to Italian and French repertoire with some of his most renowned roles. With frequent collaborator Jochen Rieder on the podium, the HK Phil intersperses the programme with instrumental selections to enrich the setting for several operatic masterpieces. Kaufmann has chosen selections spanning just under a century. Featured selections include Bellini’s Norma, Bizet’s Carmen, Giordano’s Andrea Chénier, Mascagni’s Cavalleria, Massenet’s La Vierge and Le Cid, Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Tosca and Turandot, as well as Verdi’s Aida and La Forza Del Destino.

“Rolex Proudly Presents: Jonas Kaufmann Opera Gala” will be held on 19 February 2025 (Wed) and 22 February 2025 (Sat) at 8PM in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Tickets priced at HK$1980, $1480, $980 and $580 are available at URBTIX. For enquiries, please call +852 2721 2332 or visit hkphil.org.

Exclusive Title Sponsor: Rolex

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Jochen Rieder, conductor [full description]

Teatro alla Scala, Carnegie Hall and Frankfurt's Alte Oper - Jochen Rieder is a regular guest in many of the world's leading opera houses and concert halls, collaborating with some of today's most admired soloists and orchestra. An enthusiastic artist widely recognised especially for his work with German and Italian repertoire, Rieder has led critically acclaimed performances and CD productions across the world.

Jonas Kaufmann, tenor [full description]

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.” One of today’s greatest interpreters of Lieder repertoire, Kaufmann is in very high demand in concert. His performances and recording have earned him multiple honours and awards including eleven ECHO/OPUS Klassik awards, “Singer of the Year” from multiple classical music magazines including Opernwelt, Diapason and Musical America. He 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. In 2022 he was appointed Austrian Kammersänger, in 2024 he received the Ordre de la Légion d’honneur.

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ROLEX PROUDLY PRESENTS: JONAS KAUFMANN OPERA GALA

19 & 22 | 2 | 2025

WED & SAT 8PM

Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
HK$1980 $1480 $980 $580

Tickets now available at URBTIX

For ages 6 and above

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