What is Jonas Kaufmann's full name?
Jonas Kaufmann
Jonas Kaufmann nickname(s):
Jonas Kaufmann
Jonas Kaufmann date of birth:
July 10, 1969
How old is Jonas Kaufmann?
56
Where was Jonas Kaufmann born?
Munich, Germany
Jonas Kaufmann distinctive features:
Tenor Operatic
What is Jonas Kaufmann nationality?
German
What is Jonas Kaufmann's occupation?
Opera singer (tenor)
Short Biography
Jonas Kaufmann (born 10 July 1969) is a German operatic tenor. He is best known for his performances in spinto roles such as Don José in Carmen, Cavaradossi in Tosca, Maurizio in Adriana Lecouvreur, and the title role in Don Carlos. He has also sung leading tenor roles in the operas of Richard Wagner with success in Germany and abroad, most notably the Metropolitan Opera in New York. He is also an accomplished Lieder singer. In 2014 The New York Times described Kaufmann as "a box-office draw, and... the most important, versatile tenor of his generation."