If he means by conservative that he's careful when he sings an opera I understand. However, some of the productions he has chosen over his career are very adventurous and some are downright over the top or expressionistic. This works for a lot of fans because they keep on coming to see him. This seems to be an especial German thing but really it is all over the world now. This Rienzi is very beautiful indeed but we may never get to see it traditionally or as a modern production. I guess it is quite an undertaking and the subject matter does not justify it. Sometimes these odd operas just need a little love from a great director and wonderful singers like JK.
Some of the productions he chose may be adventurous, but attempting to sing a difficult piece is a different thing. I think that's what he's trying to say.
thank for share it! i always like to listen Jonas kaufmann opinions about opera personality! he is very interesting and intelligent!
I just realized that Jonas Kaufmann never sang "Dir Töne Lob".
If he means by conservative that he's careful when he sings an opera I understand. However, some of the productions he has chosen over his career are very adventurous and some are downright over the top or expressionistic. This works for a lot of fans because they keep on coming to see him. This seems to be an especial German thing but really it is all over the world now. This Rienzi is very beautiful indeed but we may never get to see it traditionally or as a modern production. I guess it is quite an undertaking and the subject matter does not justify it. Sometimes these odd operas just need a little love from a great director and wonderful singers like JK.
Some of the productions he chose may be adventurous, but attempting to sing a difficult piece is a different thing. I think that's what he's trying to say.