Album insights
Andrea Marcon's latest recording with La Cetra Baroque Orchestra Basel features Mozart's overtures from "The Magic Flute," "The Abduction from the Seraglio," "The Marriage of Figaro," and "Così fan tutte." Overtures serve as literary prefaces, revealing essential elements of what is to come, arousing anticipation, and conveying the prevailing emotional tones of the subsequent drama. The remarkable energy intensity is characteristic of the genre. Mozart once said of the "Abduction from the Seraglio" overture, "One cannot sleep through it," a sentiment that applies equally to his other overtures and notably to this interpretation. Renowned for his expertise in Baroque music, Andrea Marcon infuses Mozart's overtures with a vigor and enthusiasm that will breathe new life and heightened popularity into these universally recognized pieces. An album for Mozart enthusiasts and classical novices alike!