Jonas Kaufmann is the biggest opera star in the world & he returns with a brand new album of (x18) favourite Italian songs - his own personal homage to a culture where the influence and beauty of opera are felt far beyond the walls of the opera houses. Features immortal Italian songs such as “Con Te Partiro”, “Parla Piu Piana” from The Godfather, “Catari Catari”, Caruso & many more…

Jonas recorded the album in Palermo with conductor Asher Fisch and the Orchestra del Teatro Massimo di Palermo, who bring their innate Italian flair to this music. Jonas will present the songs live in concert later this year.Track listing:

1. Orchestra del Teatro Massimo di Palermo - Caruso
2. Mattinata
3. Parla piu piano
4. Passione
5. Un amore cosi grande
6. Il canto
7. Voglio vivere cosi
8. Catari', Catari' (Core ‘ngrato)
9. Ti voglio tanto bene
10. Non ti scordar di me
11. Fenesta ca' lucive
12. Musica proibita
13. Parlami d'amore Mariu
14. Torna a Surriento
15. Volare
16. Rondine al nido
17. Con te partiro
18. Il Libro dell' Amore