Because Currentzis relies so heavily on (tiny changes in volume and texture), an MP3 format—even at 320kbps—can struggle slightly.
It is breathtakingly fast. The strings bite into the notes with a visceral, almost aggressive texture. Mozart - Teodor Currentzis (2017, mp3)
This 2017 release featuring and his ensemble MusicAeterna —specifically their take on Mozart’s Requiem or the da Ponte operas—is not for the faint of heart. It is Mozart played with the intensity of a punk rock concert. The Performance: Radical Vitality Because Currentzis relies so heavily on (tiny changes
Despite the speed, MusicAeterna is terrifyingly tight. Every ornament is sharp, and the choral work is crystal clear. The Sound: MP3 Considerations This 2017 release featuring and his ensemble MusicAeterna
Are you listening to the or one of the Operas (like Don Giovanni )? What kind of headphones or speakers are you using?
Do you prefer classical music or high-energy, dramatic interpretations?
You might lose some of the "air" around the period instruments and the haunting decay of the recording space (often an old cathedral or studio in Perm).