Jonas Kaufmann
German tenor
1969 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German tenor
Born
July 10, 1969
Age
~57 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
opera singer
GermanyBorn in Munich
1969
Born in Munich (1969-07-10)
2010
AwardEcho Klassik – Male Singer of the Year
2013
AwardInternational Opera Award
2013
AwardEcho Klassik – Male Singer of the Year
2015
AwardEcho Klassik – Male Singer of the Year
2016
AwardCross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
About
Jonas Kaufmann is a German-Austrian tenor opera singer. He is best known for the versatility of his repertoire, performing a variety of opera roles in multiple languages in recital and concert each season. Some of his standout roles include Don José in Carmen, Cavaradossi in Tosca, Maurizio in Adriana Lecouvreur, Don Alvaro in La forza del destino, Siegmund in Die Walküre, and the title roles in Parsifal, Werther, Don Carlos, and Lohengrin. In 2014 The New York Times described Kaufmann as "a box-office draw, and... the most important, versatile tenor of his generation."
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Who is Jonas Kaufmann?+
Jonas Kaufmann is a German-Austrian tenor opera singer. He is best known for the versatility of his repertoire, performing a variety of opera roles in multiple languages in recital and concert each season. Some of his standout roles include Don José in Carmen, Cavaradossi in Tosca, Maurizio in Adria
What does the name Jonas mean?+
The name Jonas means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Jonas Kaufmann born?+
Jonas Kaufmann was born on July 10, 1969.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.
The name Jonas is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jonas — July 10, 1969
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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