Jonas Kaufmann: Christmas with Friends

Synopsis

For the third time, the star tenor invites viewers to „Christmas with Jonas Kaufmann“ on Christmas Eve on ZDF – this time to one of Germany‘s most traditional „Christmas regions,“ the Erzgebirge. The festively illuminated candle arches and revolving Christmas pyramids are world-famous examples of the traditional craftsmanship and carving art of this region. The magnificent St. Annenkirche church in Annaberg-Buchholz, richly decorated with works of art, is the setting for a concert with a prominent cast. In addition to top stars of classical music, artists from the pop genre spread a joyful and festive mood for the holiday with Christmas songs. In small detours, Jonas Kaufmann also lead the audience to other sights of the region, from a carving school to a historic hammer mill, from a lace-making workshop to the tunnels of a historic mine – and of course he also visits one of the major Christmas markets.

Additional Info

• No: 8856
• Artists: Diana Damrau, Rebekka Bakken, Sophia, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Alexis Ffrench
• Production year: 2022
• Run time: 01:09:00
• Producers: Sony Classical, ZDF, C Major Entertainment
• Format: HDTV 16:9