Château de Versailles Spectacles

Composers: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

Mozart: The Culpa in laudato K. 35

Artists: Blondeel, Gwendoline · Charvet, Adèle · Delaforge, Camille · Ensemble Il Caravaggio · Sargsyan, Artavazd

The young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the oratorio "The Obligation of the First Commandment" at the age of only 10 in 1767 upon his return to Salzburg after a successful European tour with his father Leopold and his sister. The rich and varied orchestration attests to Mozart's early talent for enriching the... Read more

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The young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the oratorio "The Obligation of the First Commandment" at the age of only 10 in 1767 upon his return to Salzburg after a successful European tour with his father Leopold and his sister. The rich and varied orchestration attests to Mozart's early talent for enriching the musical narrative with instruments and highlighting the emotions of the drama. The libretto depicts a half-hearted Christian who, thanks to divine mercy and justice, is brought back to the path of virtue by the spirit of Christianity despite all temptations. Camille Delaforge and Il Caravaggio emphasize the young Mozart's impressive harmonic skill with their excellent playing.

Number Title Playing time
1 The Obligation of the First Commandment K 35 (Sacred Singspiel)
1 . 1 Sinfonia 00:03:07 listen in
2 . 2 Recitative: The Laudable and Just Request 00:02:18 listen in
3 . 3 Aria: With Lament I Must Look 00:06:26 listen in
4 . 4 Recitative: The Fall of So Many Souls Is Indeed With All Due Respect 00:02:38 listen in
5 . 5 Aria: A Fierce Lion Roars 00:06:41 listen in
6 . 6 Recitative: What Do You Believe 00:00:57 listen in
7 . 7 Recitative: When From So Many Thousands of Mouths 00:01:05 listen in
8 . 8 Recitative: They Can See You, Your Example and Your Word 00:01:52 listen in
9 . 9 Aria: Awake, Lazy Servant 00:07:10 listen in
10 . 10 Recitative: He Is Troubled 00:00:21 listen in
11 . 11 Recitative: How, Who Awakens Me? 00:01:49 listen in
12 . 12 Recitative: What Accountability? What Death? 00:03:02 listen in
13 . 13 Aria: Has the Creator Given Us This Life Along with the Earth 00:06:36 listen in
14 . 14 Recitative: Is This, O So Never Doubt Again 00:02:07 listen in
15 . 15 Aria: Behold a Philosopher 00:04:55 listen in
16 . 16 Recitative: Whom Do I Hear Now Here Nearby? 00:05:26 listen in
17 . 17 Aria: Some Evil Will Sometimes 00:07:15 listen in
18 . 18 Recitative: He Compares Me to a Sick Person 00:03:01 listen in
19 . 19 Recitative: Have You Now Learned 00:01:27 listen in
20 . 20 Trio: Let the Light of Your Grace Never Fail Me 00:09:05 listen in

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Château de Versailles Spectacles
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