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Jonathan Tetelman’s voice was described by the famous German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung as “of intense, inescapable euphony, warmly grounded, full-bodied, yet admirably elegant and supple”.

Born in 1988 in Chile, Tetelman was adopted to the United States as a baby and raised in New Jersey. His training as an opera singer began as a baritone at the Manhattan School of Music, before transitioning to the tenor range at the Mannes School of Music. If this physical and artistic development places him in an impressive line with legendary predecessors such as Ramón Vinay, Carlo Bergonzi, James King and Plácido Domingo, with all of whom he also shares his captivating temperament and dashing looks, we can look forward to a long and glorious career as a spinto tenor. 

And indeed, in the barely ten years since his debut in Puccini’s La bohème at the Tanglewood Festival 2018 and following subsequent European debuts in the same opera, Jonathan Tetelman has established himself as THE tenor for the passionate young lovers in the operas of Puccini, Verdi and composers from the verismo period.

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Kirill Petrenko, Jonathan Tetelman:

The people of Berlin can certainly be proud of their city, but Rome is Rome! The Eternal City boasts more beautiful fountains, statelier pine trees and livelier festivals. When the Berliner Philharmoniker travels to Frankfurt in December, its members are probably thinking about Rome, 1,000 kilometres further south. Ottorino Respighi dedicated his 'Roman Trilogy' to the Italian capital: a monumental three-part orchestral poem that Kirill Petrenko describes as 'ravishing'. The programme expands from Respighi’s intoxicating soundscapes of Rome to Italian verismo arias, performed by star tenor Jonathan Tetelman. With his intense, dark-toned voice, the Chilean-American singer will create emotional opera moments, backed by one of the world's best orchestras. 

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Kirill Petrenko, Jonathan Tetelman:

After many years of performing together at the Easter Festival, the Berlin Philharmonic, under Kirill Petrenko, returns to Baden-Baden – and brings with them a spectacular program: Ottorino Respighi's "Roman Trilogy," interspersed with arias from the Verismo period. The symphonic poems captivate with their colorful orchestral artistry, monumental effects, and a musical language reminiscent of the great Hollywood film scores of the 20th century.

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Recently, a jury of opera journalists named Jonathan Tetelman Best Singer at the "OPER! Awards 2026" and hailed him as the "new tenor star" of the opera scene. Jonathan Tetelman, who has won the hearts of audiences worldwide, will make his debut in the Grand Hall of the Laeiszhalle on December 22, 2026, and will fill Hamburg with Christmas magic with his radiant voice. Pianist James Vaughan will accompany him on the piano for "Sacred Arias" and popular "Christmas Songs" on a festively decorated stage. Vaughan began his career as the first assistant to Maestro Riccardo Muti at La Scala in Milan.

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For his concert at the Berlin Philharmonie, Jonathan Tetelman presents a select program of his greatest
tenor arias, including works by Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, as well as popular songs from the repertoire of the legendary tenor Mario Lanza. He will be accompanied by the Hamburg Camerata under the baton of conductor Steven Mercurio.

Performers:
Jonathan Tetelman, tenor;
Steven Mercurio, conductor;
Hamburg Camerata, orchestra.

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For his concert at the Munich Isarphilharmonie, Jonathan Tetelman presents a select program of his greatest tenor arias, including works by Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, as well as popular songs from the repertoire of the legendary tenor Mario Lanza. He will be accompanied by the Münchner Symphoniker under the baton of conductor Steven Mercurio.

Performers:
Jonathan Tetelman, tenor;
Steven Mercurio, conductor;
Münchner Symphoniker, orchestra.

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For his concert at the Elbphilharmonie, Jonathan Tetelman presents a select program of his greatest tenor arias, including works by Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, as well as popular songs from the repertoire of the legendary tenor Mario Lanza. He will be accompanied by the Hamburg Camerata under the baton of conductor Steven Mercurio.

Performers:
Jonathan Tetelman, tenor;
Steven Mercurio, conductor;
Hamburg Camerata, orchestra.

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The program will be announced at a later date .

Chilean-born tenor Jonathan Tetelman is celebrated worldwide for his “golden timbre, radiant, open vocal tone, and excellent Italian diction” (Gramophone). Among the highlights of his career is his performance as Don José in Bizet’s Carmen at the 2026 Salzburg Festival, alongside Asmik Grigorian.

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Works by Federico Chueca, Federico Moreno Torroba, Gaetano Donizetti, Georges Bizet, Gerónimo Giménez y Bellido, Leonard Bernstein, Pablo Sorozábal, Ruperto Chapí and Lorente.

A marvel of perfection that touches the heart! Star tenor Jonathan Tetelman has long been considered one of the very best in his field. From New York to Vienna, from Berlin to Salzburg, he captivates audiences with a voice that is unparalleled – as astonishingly powerful as it is incredibly beautiful. Last season, this exceptional singer made his acclaimed debut at the Philharmonie Essen. Now he returns to the Alfried Krupp Hall with an exclusive concert: With highlights from the passionate "Carmen" and the enchanting "L'elisir d'amore," he demonstrates his lyrical mastery, ignites musical fire with excerpts from Spanish zarzuelas, and surrenders to tenderness in the balcony scene from "West Side Story." Alongside him is soprano Marina Monzó – a radiant new star on the operatic horizon.

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In just a few short years, Chilean American tenor Jonathan Tetelman has shot to stardom on the most prestigious stages across Europe and the Americas. He regularly performs at the Bavarian State Opera, London’s Covent Garden, the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona, the Vienna State Opera, the San Francisco Opera, and New York’s Metropolitan Opera.

According to critics, his voice possesses "all the Italian passion without losing elegance and refinement." Reviews particularly praise his signature "mahogany timbre," which shines fully in the music of Giuseppe Verdi. It is Verdi’s celebrated arias and duets that will take centre stage in the first half of the Prague concert, alongside works by Umberto Giordano, Giacomo Puccini, and Georges Bizet.

The second part of the evening will pay tribute to the legendary tenor Mario Lanza, who once brought opera closer to millions of listeners worldwide. Tetelman is following a similar path today—through his concerts and recordings, he opens the world of classical music to a new generation, captivating not only seasoned opera lovers but also audiences who rarely step foot into an opera house.

The charismatic singer returns to Prague after two years, marking his third performance at the invitation of the Nachtigall Artists agency. He first dazzled audiences here in January 2024, followed by a second appearance in June 2025—completely winning over the public each time with his singing and captivating charm. In June 2027, he will be joined by the baritone Lukáš Bařák, a prominent figure on the Czech scene, soloist of the National Theatre Opera, and a highly sought-after concert singer. Both artists will be accompanied by the Prague Philharmonia orchestra under the baton of conductor Rastislav Štúr.

Do not miss this extraordinary evening full of grand emotions, thrilling melodies, and stellar vocal artistry!
 

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For his concert at the Kölner Philharmonie, Jonathan Tetelman presents a select program of his greatest tenor arias, including works by Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, as well as popular songs from the repertoire of the legendary tenor Mario Lanza. He will be accompanied by the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie under the baton of conductor Steven Mercurio.

Performers:
Jonathan Tetelman, tenor;
Steven Mercurio, conductor;
Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, orchestra.

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For his concert at the Tonhalle Düsseldorf, Jonathan Tetelman presents a select program of his greatest tenor arias, including works by Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, as well as popular songs from the repertoire of the legendary tenor Mario Lanza. He will be accompanied by the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie under the baton of conductor Steven Mercurio.

Performers:
Jonathan Tetelman, tenor;
Steven Mercurio, conductor;
Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie, orchestra.