The album focuses on Mozart's works from the decade 1770-80, a transitional period for him when he was 17 years old and still heavily influenced by virtuosic Neapolitan writing.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart did not treat sacred music differently from secular music, as for him and his contemporaries, both were part of the same discourse.
Interpretation
The conductor, Jérôme Correas, aimed for a generous sound rich in contrasts and dynamics, emphasizing the "quasi-diabolical pulsation" found in Baroque and Classical works.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded by Little Tribeca from October 4 to 7, 2022, at the Théâtre de Poissy, France.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart's works, whether sacred, secular, vocal, instrumental, or operatic, all nourish one another in serving the drama, showing how interconnected all genres were for him.
Composition History
Mozart composed the motet Exsultate, jubilate for the castrato Venanzio Rauzzini, having been impressed by his performance in Mozart's opera Lucio Silla.
Interpretation
The recording aimed to place soprano Karine Deshayes in the middle of the orchestra, making her feel like an instrumentalist and one with the ensemble's sound.
