On July 9, 2026, Jonas Kaufmann captivated the audience with unforgettable melodies, open-air at the Theater im Park near Belvedere Palace in Vienna. Together with his longtime piano partner and friend Helmut Deutsch, he took the audience on a journey through Viennese music, ranging from the evergreens of Strauss, Benatzky, and Stolz to the songs of Hermann Leopoldi and the “Everblacks” of Georg Kreisler. Entitled “Jonas Kaufmann: Lieder im Park,” the ORF Kultursommer presents the recording of this special evening in the “Erlebnis Bühne” series: on Sunday, July 26, at 8:15 p.m. on ORF III. The concert will be available on ORF ON already 24 hours before the broadcast.

Kraków, June 12, 2026. During a ceremony held at the Florianka Auditorium, Jonas Kaufmann was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Kraków Academy of Music. The laudatory speech was hold by Mariusz Kwiecień (left in the photo); he closed his speech by saying: "Jonas Kaufmann is one of the most outstanding singers of our time, whose artistry inspires generations of artits and opera lovers around the world. He is an artist whose passion, talent and dedication have enriched contemporary operatic culture. His contribution to music will remain indelible, and his performances will continue to move and inspire audiences across the globe."