La Cetra Baroque Orchestra Basel
A new publication presents the overtures to 'The Magic Flute', 'The Abduction from the Seraglio', 'The Marriage of Figaro', and 'Così fan tutte', performed by the La Cetra Baroque Orchestra Basel under the baton of Andrea Marcon. These musical introductions function much like prologues in literature—they reveal the essence of the plot, stimulate curiosity, and reflect the dominant emotions of the ensuing drama. The exceptionally powerful dynamics are characteristic of this genre. Mozart himself remarked in correspondence with his father regarding the overture to 'The Abduction': 'One cannot sleep through it.' This statement can easily be applied to his other overtures and is particularly true of this performance. Andrea Marcon, a renowned specialist in Baroque music, interprets Mozart's overtures with a vitality and verve that will bring renewed attention and popularity to these well-known compositions. A Mozart recording that will delight both experts and newcomers to classical music!