There is nowhere like Italy: the sun and the sea
salt, the scent of citrus and coffee, a seductive gaze, a heartfelt song. Anca
Monica Pandelea’s film documents Kaufmann’s special affinity with the
Italian language, the Italian way of life and culture – and also, of
course, the music.
Jonas Kaufmann – My Italy is a combination of road movie and concert
with Italy’s adopted son. Ever since he first went there on holiday with his
family, Italy has been his land of longing. Viewers will savour tenor favourities
from Enrico Caruso to Lucio Dalla. Accompanied by the Orchestra della
RAI Torino under the direction of Jochen Rieder, Kaufmann sings popular numbers
that include Torna a Surriento, Cor ‘ngrato, Mattinata, Caruso and
Il canto. The music recordings were made in the Teatro Carignano in
Turin.
The concert film will be available to ticket-holders
for 24 hours from 6pm on 23 January.
