Album insights
Jonas Kaufmann, known for his triumph as Siegmund and Lohengrin on stage, now showcases excerpts from three new Wagner roles and two rarities: the original version of the Grail narration and the seldom-performed Wesendonck Songs. Standing out currently in vocal, acting, and visual aspects, the Munich-born tenor has been gradually immersing himself in Wagnerian repertoire over the past few years. Venturing into a field still largely dominated by singers whose qualities, though respectable, cannot match Kaufmann's commanding virility in tone, stamina, and stage presence. Kaufmann successfully revitalized the Wagnerian tenor archetype, positioning himself as a worthy successor to Peter Hofmann. His latest album features arias from Die Walküre, Siegfried, Rienzi, Tannhäuser, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, and Lohengrin, showcasing the full spectrum of his vocal prowess. According to Stereoplay, "Jonas Kaufmann sings with a caliber that other Wagnerian tenors can only dream of."