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"It seemed to me that there was nothing more beautiful in the world than being able to write a work for the theater. To enchant the audience. To move them. To bring them to cheer," said Giacomo Puccini, overwhelmed by Verdi's "Aida," for which he walked twenty kilometers to Pisa in 1876 because he could not hear modern operas in his birthplace of Lucca. This fascinatingly complex man was different from his contemporaries, even in terms of dramaturgy. He bid farewell to the classical heroic themes of previous operatic works. His protagonists were ordinary people, "the great pain in small souls" (Puccini).
Jonas Kaufmann succeeds in bringing these moving feelings of simple people to the stages of the world, captivating audiences in true Puccini fashion. The 100th anniversary of Puccini's death will be commemorated in 2024. With "Viva Puccini!" Kaufmann dedicates himself to the work of this extraordinary composer. A personal tribute featuring the most beautiful arias and scenes from his world-famous operas such as "La Bohème," "Tosca," and "Madama Butterfly"—interpreted by the Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie, soprano Valeria Sepe, and "the greatest tenor of our time" (The Daily Telegraph).
Program and cast
Jonas Kaufmann, tenor
Valeria Sepe, soprano
Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie
Jochen Rieder, conductor
Viva Puccini!
Isar Philharmonic
Isarphilharmonie
Munich’s most modern concert hall
Since the Isarphilharmonie opened in October 2021, it has quickly gained a reputation for its special atmosphere and excellent sound. The list of orchestras performing here reads like a veritable Who’s Who, headed by the Munich Philharmonic, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. High profile concert agencies see the auditorium as the perfect place for guest appearances by national and international orchestras and it also hosts jazz productions and large-scale popular music concerts of all genres.
But the Isarphilharmonie also has another string to its bow: it can be blacked out, making it the ideal venue for film screenings – with or without orchestral accompaniment. The auditorium is equipped with a large screen and top-class cinematic sound systems.
Architecture & acoustics
The building that houses the Isarphilharmonie is a steel structure with an internal volume of nearly 60,000 cubic metres. The concert hall itself can accommodate almost 2000 guests and is made from prefabricated solid wood elements. The walls are clad with black-stained softwood panels, while the stage and floors are made from light cedar wood for a striking contrast. The Isarphilharmonie at Gasteig HP8 was built by the general contractor NÜSSLI to the plans of architects gmp – Gerkan, Marg und Partner.
The Isarphilharmonie acoustics were created by Nagata Acoustics International – the team led by star acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota – who were also involved with the construction of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Philharmonie de Paris.
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