The Operas

I believe anyone who has not experienced any of Mozart's operas has not found the true versatility and genius Mozart has to offer. Though there is a charm and continual delight in his numerous concertos, serenades and minuets, the operas provide something extra special. It cannot be found in the much well-famed and somewhat overexposed Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. This gives most people the impression Mozart wrote delightful little "ditties" without more profound depth. In the operas, you will hear, in full form, what much of his music only hints at. There is much humor and delight, but also sorrow, compassion, exhilaration, fear and revelation. Within the operas is where you will find the complexity and humanity of Mozart's soul.

A List of the Operas

The Early Operas (1767-1781):

• Die Schuldigkeit des Ersten Gebots

• Apollo and Hyacinthus

• La Finta Semplice

• Bastien and Bastienne

• Mitridate

• Ascanio in Alba

• Lucio Silla

• La Finta Giardiniera

• Idomeneo

The Major (and most famous) Operas (1782-1791):

• The Abduction from the Seraglio

• The Marriage of Figaro

• Don Giovanni

• Cosi Fan Tutte

• La Clemenza di Tito

• The Magic Flute