Review by Jonas Kaufmann – Giordano: Andrea Scheiner

The decision to record this famous production on DVD came late. In the first series, Doris Soville played the Contessa de Quigny and Elena Ziglio played the old Madelon. Both presented poignant images of humanity at a time when all values ​​had turned into their opposite. Luca Salsi in the tattered role of the servant and revolutionary Gérard was also more memorable than the beautiful singer Georges Petain. Philipp Stölzl’s production uses the psychological scent of real-life writer Umberto Giordanus in its deluge of adventure novel imagery. The camera’s proximity to the stage emphasizes the battle of materials. Above all, this DVD is a tribute to director Bachler’s dream opera couple: Anja Harterus and Jonas Kaufmann combined wit, emotion, distinctive singing, intense and strong personality in their many joint performances in Munich. Just like here.

Giordano: Andrea Chenier

Jonas Kaufmann (Andrea Chenier), Anya Harteros (Madalena De Cuni), Georges Bettin (Gerard), Bavarian State Orchestra, Marco Armiliato (conductor), Philipp Stölzl (director)
Bavarian State Opera recordings

Anja Harteros

Critics rave about her: the symbiosis of intense stage presence, perfect vocal diction and musical sensitivity distinguishes her as a truly great artist in operas as well as in evenings of songs and concerts. The Greek-rooted soprano began…then

Bavarian State Orchestra

It is one of the oldest and most famous orchestras in the world: the Bavarian State Orchestra traces its roots back to 1523, when Ludwig Sinfel became head of the Munich choir. From 1563, Orlando di Lasso became president…More

Jonas Kaufmann

Curly hair and a three-day beard: The Daily Telegraph called him “the greatest singer in the world” and Le Monde called him “a prodigy.” Jonas Kaufmann keeps the opera world in suspense. Since his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 2006 in “La Traviata”… Continue