Because Currentzis relies so heavily on (tiny changes in volume and texture), an MP3 format—even at 320kbps—can struggle slightly.
Currentzis is famous for his "extreme" historically informed performances. This isn’t the polite, powdered-wig Mozart you’ll hear in a hotel lobby. 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
It is breathtakingly fast. The strings bite into the notes with a visceral, almost aggressive texture. almost aggressive texture. Despite the speed
Despite the speed, MusicAeterna is terrifyingly tight. Every ornament is sharp, and the choral work is crystal clear. The Sound: MP3 Considerations