Because Currentzis relies so heavily on (tiny changes in volume and texture), an MP3 format—even at 320kbps—can struggle slightly.

It is breathtakingly fast. The strings bite into the notes with a visceral, almost aggressive texture.

Currentzis is famous for his "extreme" historically informed performances. This isn’t the polite, powdered-wig Mozart you’ll hear in a hotel lobby.

Are you listening to the or one of the Operas (like Don Giovanni )? What kind of headphones or speakers are you using?