Mozart's early work: Camille Delaforge inspires in Bremen!

Mozart's early work: Camille Delaforge inspires in Bremen!

An unforgettable musical event is imminent: On August 19 at 7.30 p.m., Camille Delaforge will conduct the spiritual Singspiel "The Dustability of the first command" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Church of our dear women in Bremen. With this staging, the talented conductor and harpsichord dares to a work that already has strong features of the later masterpiece of Mozart with his allegorical topics and the musical language.

Camille Delaforge, born in 1986 and in Reims, studied in Paris and is the founder of the IL Caravaggio ensemble. Her latest work shows her support for old music, and she has already worked with important personalities of the music scene, such as Emmanuelle Haïm. In Bremen she will present Mozart's early oratorio, which eleven -year -old Mozart composed together with his father Leopold in 1767. This piece spins the story of a Christian who is attributed to the path of virtue by divine mercy and justice, despite the seductive temptations that are waiting for him.

a look into the past

"The debt of the first command" stands out due to its impressive performance of 80 minutes and can be heard in German with French singers. The work is unique and shows Mozart's early talent in orchestration; The harmonious skills are clearly recognizable how Presto Music It clearly shows how the young Mozart already knew how to bundle the emotions and the dramatic narrative of his composition.

Delaforge consciously chose this piece to start Mozart's early work and offer the audience a different experience. She also relies on the theatrical expression in old music, inspired by predecessors such as Charpentier and William Christie. Her ensemble IL Caravaggio is named after the great baroque painter, whose paintings are known for their closeness to life.

female perspectives in music

at a time when the participation of women in classical music is increasingly paying attention, Delaforge offers a fresh perspective. It does not describe itself as a diva, but as part of the orchestra, which sensitizes the discussion about the rights of orchestral musicians. While old music was considered to be male for a long time, Delaforge emphasizes that this is gradually changing, even if there are still fewer female conductors in traditional orchestras.

Although the challenges for women in the music scene are still present, as the view of the most important women in classical music shows, the influence of these artists remains crucial. Names such as Clara Schumann and Maria Anna Mozart testify to the valuable contributions that women have made, and are all part of the rich inheritance that continues Delaforge with their work.

For all music lovers and curious listeners, the performance of "the debt of the first command" will undoubtedly become an experience that will lead to both the history of music and the hearts of the audience. An exciting evening that no one should miss!

Further information on Delaforge and your musical journey can be found in a report by the Weser-Kurier .