The aria "Rivolgete a lui lo sguardo" from Così fan tutte, despite being composed for the opera, was replaced by "Non siate ritrosi" at its 1790 premiere in Vienna.
Composer's Artistic Vision
For Mozart, opera, or vocal music, was central to his aesthetic, defining the Mozartean essence of drama, melodiousness, originality, and beauty.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Toronto, Canada, at the George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts, in June 2005.
Composer Biography
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed over 600 works in various musical forms during his short life, dying at age 35.
Performer Biography
The album features three Canadian singers—soprano Isabel Bayrakdarian, tenor Michael Schade, and baritone Russell Braun—who are recognized as accomplished Mozart interpreters.
Historical Context
This album was released to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth on January 27, 2006.
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