In 1971, Istvan Kertesz went into the studio with an array of opera singers with whom he enjoyed performing to make a recording of arias, duets and ensembles from Mozart's most popular operas. The results, in terms of characterisation and energy, are in a class of their own, and what's more, the stellar singers blend together wonderfully in the ensemble pieces. The collection appeared on a double-LP set entitled Mozart Opera Festival, together with a collection of Overtures. This is the first time the entire collection of vocal items is issued on a single CD, in the original sequence. The Overtures (for reasons of timing) are now collected on Decca Eloquence 4767403.(... information source : buywell.com ...)

Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Le Nozze di Figaro, KV 492
2. Die Entfuhrung aus dem Serail, KV 384
3. Zaide, KV 344
4. Cosi fan tutte, KV 588
5. Il re pastore, KV 208
6. Don Giovanni, KV 527