Jonas Kaufmann will perform a one-night Radames Operanorman lebrecht July 30, 2026Message received:The final performance of Aida of the 103rd Arena di Verona Opera Festival will see the legendary tenor Jonas Kaufmann return to the epic Arena stage in the role of Radames… A unique opportunity to see the ‘King of Tenors’ in the Arena, in one of his most sought-after roles but one which he has only performed on very select occasions: following his studio recording with the Accademia di Santa Cecilia, he has given just two concert performances and appeared in staged productions only in Munich, Vienna and Paris. And now, exceptionally, he will tackle this iconic role at the Arena di Verona, where he made his acclaimed debut on stage as Radames four years ago, for one performance only, on 10 September 2026, at 9 pm…. in the sumptuous staging created by Franco Zeffirelli. (image from a Covid-era rehearsal)