July 28th
“Currentzis unfolds Mozart […] in a compact but yet delicate, lively and sensitive way”
“The choir of the Perm Opera with its strong voice does not only sing with angel-like, balsamic sonority, but under Sellars’ direction, it also functions as a moving choir, illustrating the action. […] Mozart’s music was seldom unified so intimately in movement and sound.”
July 28th
“a terrific opera”
“Such a close interrelation between the director, orchestra and singers is a rarity in the opera scene […], although it should be the norm.”
April 3rd
“…the incredible MusicAeterna Choir…the man [Teodor Currentzis] is a real phenomenon.”
April 3rd
“…never ceasing tension and energy…such a cooperative way of making music…”
January 9th
Facing the music: Teodor Currentzis
“From Schubert to Mahler, and Kurtág to the Dead Kennedys, the Greek-Russian conductor reveals his musical inspirations.”