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.
It is breathtakingly fast. The strings bite into the notes with a visceral, almost aggressive texture. Mozart - Teodor Currentzis (2017, mp3)
Do you prefer classical music or high-energy, dramatic interpretations? The contrast between a whisper and a roar is massive
Despite the speed, MusicAeterna is terrifyingly tight. Every ornament is sharp, and the choral work is crystal clear. The Sound: MP3 Considerations The strings bite into the notes with a
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
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
You might lose some of the "air" around the period instruments and the haunting decay of the recording space (often an old cathedral or studio in Perm).