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

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:

Despite the speed, MusicAeterna is terrifyingly tight. Every ornament is sharp, and the choral work is crystal clear. The Sound: MP3 Considerations

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

Do you prefer classical music or high-energy, dramatic interpretations?

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).

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.