1775: A Retrospective

“Here was a performance of numerous delights to conclude a concert of many more.” BOULEZIAN

“The Mozartists’ unshowy rhetoric, properly rooted in Classical style, made a fine case for Ordonez, from whom I should be keen to hear more.” BOULEZIAN

La Finta giardiniera

“The Mozartists and their singers deserve hosannas for letting La finta giardiniera flourish again” THE ARTS DESK

“Page is known to discover and encourage young talent, and this was a veritable cornucopia.” SEEN & HEARD INTERNATIONAL

Rachel Podger plays Mozart

“A joyous evening, with incisive and energetic playing throughout.” BACHTRACK

“This was playing that gave the lie to the idea that “early” Mozart is merely pretty and decorous.” THE STANDARD

“Contrasts are marked, and all credit to The Mozartists under Ian Page for the cleanliness of execution.” SEEN & HEARD INTERNATIONAL

Opera in 1775

“Taken together, the programme felt like musical rediscovery in action — sincere and engaging. It revealed Mozart’s brilliance in context, while giving voice to composers who shaped his world and deserve a hearing in ours.” OPERAWIRE

“A lot of research went into the programme and the young singers had significant numbers of unfamiliar notes to learn. Yet the learning was worn lightly, and all five singers gave strongly characterised and highly musical performances, impressive with their command of idiom and sense of bravura.” PLANET HUGILL

Mullova plays Mozart

“Director Ian Page brings a real sense of personal involvement to every concert. His impressive conducting seems totally dedicated to the music, rather than any personal grandeur or self-promotion, a style that on this occasion he shared commendably with Viktoria Mullova.” ANDREW BENSON-WILSON

“She showed a wonderful attention to the detail of Mozart’s music, not least in the delicacy of her tone in the gentler moments in the two slow movements.” ANDREW BENSON-WILSON