It is breathtakingly fast. The strings bite into the notes with a visceral, almost aggressive texture.
To truly feel the "grit" of the gut strings, lossless (FLAC) is usually better, but for casual listening on headphones, the MP3 still conveys the raw energy well. Verdict Mozart - Teodor Currentzis (2017, mp3)
If you want a "safe" or "traditional" Mozart, look elsewhere. But if you want to hear this music as if it were written yesterday—full of danger, blood, and fire—this is the definitive modern recording. It’s polarizing, brilliant, and absolutely exhausting in the best way possible. To help you get the most out of this, let me know: It is breathtakingly fast
Are you listening to the or one of the Operas (like Don Giovanni )? What kind of headphones or speakers are you using? Verdict If you want a "safe" or "traditional"
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
The contrast between a whisper and a roar is massive. It creates a sense of high drama that feels more like a cinematic thriller than a 1791 mass.