When young W. A. Mozart was trying to gain recognition in Italian opera houses, Josef Mysliveček was the celebrated star of Italian opera seria. Mozart had high regard for the works of the Czech master and their friendship lasted even when Mysliveček’s career started to fail. At that time, little did Mozart know that he would one day enjoy his greatest triumphs not in Italy, but in Prague — the home of Josef Mysliveček whom he considered his compatriot.
Simona Šaturová | soprano
Collegium 1704
Václav Luks | conductor
J. Mysliveček
Ouverture, opera Demetrio (1779 version)
Nacqui agli affani in seno, opera Demetrio (1773 version)
Sinfonia, opera Ezio (1777 version)
Sarete al fin contenti / Mi parea del porto in seno, opera Demetrio (1779 version)
W. A. Mozart
"Prague" Symphony no. 38, K. 504
Bella mia fiamma, addio / Resta, o cara K. 528
