Teodor Currentzis, Musicaeterna «Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro» (Sony Classical)

The Russia-based Greek conductor Teodor Currentzis may be the next revolutionary sensation of classical music, following in Gustavo Dudamel’s footsteps by demanding a dedication both social and musical of his performers. Currentzis’ Musicaeterna orchestra and chorus are based in Perm, whose Governor was persuaded to underwrite a cultural experiment involving the full-scale production and recording of Mozart’s three «Da Ponte» operas according to the composer’s original intentions. The result, in this first offering, is quite extraordinary, particularly in the absence of vocal vibrato, and the rejection of loud bellowing that features in most productions, in favour of subtle ornamentation.

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