Les Arts Florissants's historically informed version of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte (1791) - played with period instruments - comes serenely to the listener, at an appointed slower pace than other large-orchestral performances, and this brings forth a welcoming freshness. I highlight Dessay's Königin der Nacht - throughout, her coloraturas sound just like an instrument; which can be heard best in this version's slower-paced Der Hölle Rache aria - and Scharinger's Papageno, sung with a lot of heart. Overall, the singing in this recording is first-rate. There is a quiet period-piece dignitas here, very moving and authentic, belied by the light-hearted, gracious playing. One of the most original and precious versions of this singspiel already recorded.
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