Operatic Superstar Jonas Kaufmann Hits the Big Screen With
‘An Evening with Puccini’ in Select U.S. Cinemas This February
Fathom Events and Arts Alliance Present a One-Night Event Featuring Kaufmann’s Celebrated Puccini Concert from La Scala, Milan, in Movie Theaters on February 23
DENVER – December 15, 2015 – Jonas Kaufmann is no stranger to the big screen, and in 2016 he makes his highly anticipated solo cinematic debut with the concert event, “Jonas Kaufmann: An Evening with Puccini” presented by Fathom Events and produced by Arts Alliance. Shot on location in Italy, cinema audiences will take a front row seat at Jonas’ enthusiastically acclaimed Puccini concert, captured live from La Scala, Milan, which includes many of Puccini’s most loved tenor arias including “Nessun dorma.” Directed by Brian Large, this thrilling cinematic event includes a revealing introduction to Puccini – the man, the musician, the superstar – narrated by Jonas and featuring rare archive footage. The event will screen in select U.S. cinemas nationwide for one night on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Tickets for “Jonas Kaufmann: An Evening with Puccini” can be purchased beginning Friday, January 15, 2016, by visiting www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy this event in select movie theaters through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
“No aria is as loved today as ‘Nessun dorma.’ The legendary first concert of the Three Tenors took place only a few days before my twenty-first birthday, and for a long time I didn’t dare sing ‘Nessun dorma’ myself, since I was so in awe of the aria’s magic and its incredible appeal. Even today, whenever I hear and sing this aria, I still get goosebumps,” said Jonas Kaufmann.
Kaufmann’s voice is celebrated for its expressive power, flawless technique and versatility. He has performed Puccini roles on stage throughout his career to critical and audience acclaim, and Puccini’s music – celebrated amongst opera fans and novices alike – made a deep impression on Kaufmann from an early age. Central to this concert event is Kaufmann’s unforgettable Puccini recital at the iconic La Scala, Milan, which he described as one of the greatest nights of his life, making national news in Italy. The event was such a success that after five encores and 40 minutes of applause, the crowd was still standing. Cinema audiences will experience this much-praised event, featuring the Filarmonica della Scala conducted by Jochen Rieder.
“Jonas Kaufmann’s legendary Milan concert left audiences wanting more. We are thrilled to be bringing this spectacular concert to the big screen in February to give fans the ultimate music experience,” said Fathom Events CEO John Rubey.
“Producing this concert event with Jonas Kaufmann for cinema was a real privilege and we are delighted to share this once-in-a-life-time performance from La Scala, the home of Italian opera, with opera fans across the US,” said Nick Varley, CEO of Arts Alliance.
About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Fathom Events takes audiences behind-the-scenes and offers unique extras, creating the ultimate entertainment experience. It is owned by a consortium called AC JV, LLC., comprised of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States. In addition, Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to 820 locations in 177 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Arts Alliance
Arts Alliance is the leading producer, financier, distributor and marketer of Event Cinema worldwide. With over 70 event cinema releases across screens around the globe, Arts Alliance develops, markets and distributes world-class shows to audiences in 4000+ screens in over 60 territories, engaging fans with the content they are most passionate about. In the fast-growing Event Cinema market, the Arts Alliance slate features exciting, multi-dimensional content across all genres: live opera and ballet, dynamic art exhibitions, theatre productions and the best rock & pop events. Highlights from the Arts Alliance Event Cinema slate include The 2015/16 Royal Opera House Live Cinema Season, Shakespeare’s Globe On Screen, Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, One Direction: Where We Are – The Concert Film, Arcade Fire: The Reflektor Tapes and Eric Clapton: Live at the Royal Albert Hall – Slowhand at 70. www.artsalliance.com
