Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
The Concert Arias for Tenor
Christoph Prégardien, tenor
L’Orfeo Barockorchester
Michi Gaigg, direction
Symphony No. 1 in E flat major K. 16
Arias K. 21 (19c), 209, 210, 256, 295, 420
Rezitativos & Arias K. 36 (33i), 431 (425b)
Divertimento No. 3 in F major K. 138 (125c)
(cpo 2002)
[…] The bright timbre, the flow of his [Christoph Prégardien’s] legato is truely admirable; the colourfulness and truthfulness of musical gestures are insurpassable […] contributing greatly to this is the accompanying violinist Michi Gaigg with her L’Orfeo Baroque Orchestra […] transparent and passionate Mozart playing.
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung 01/2003The lyrical tenor Christoph Prégardien sets dramatically to work with the text. The L’Orfeo Baroque Orchestra finely adds the rather dry, but warm gut string sound.
radiomagazin 02/2003Interpretation and sound merit the highest possible rating.
Fono Forum 03/2003Prégardien sings the music with his accustomed commitment and sense of style. There is elegance and warmth in his phrasing. L’Orfeo Baroque Orchestra is a keen, perceptive ensemble that provides excellent accompaniments. The recorded quality is high and there are detailed notes, texts and translations.
International Record Review 04/2003A superb recording of Mozart arias.
Salzburger Nachrichten 04/2003The achievement deserves the highest praise: this has turned out a very convincing interpretation.
Toccata – Alte Musik aktuell, Sept-Oct 2003