(Arias: "Fra i pensier più funesti di morte", "Parto, m'affretto") Bastien und Bastienne (composed at age 12) Ascanio in Alba and Il sogno di Scipione Album Specifications
: Marie-Eve Munger is celebrated for her "shimmering virtuosity" and "fabulous technique". Critics from MusicWeb International noted her "intensive dramatic singing" as a revelation, particularly in excerpts from Mitridate . (Arias: "Fra i pensier più funesti di morte",
The album includes 12 arias and recitatives from works such as: Featuring Quebec soprano Marie-Eve Munger , the ensemble
: Reviewers in Van Magazine highlighted the "winning combination of curatorial intelligence and artistic conviction," noting how the album dispels the myth that Mozart’s early works were merely juvenile. Featured Works Featuring Quebec soprano Marie-Eve Munger
Reviewers from major classical music publications have praised the album for its technical brilliance and emotional depth:
: The period-instrument ensemble Les Boréades de Montréal is lauded for its "theatrical, expressive, and elegant playing". They perform at a Baroque pitch of 430 Hz, which adds a unique historical texture to the recording.
The album , released in September 2022 on the ATMA Classique label , is a critically acclaimed exploration of the rarely heard operatic works composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart between the ages of 10 and 16. Featuring Quebec soprano Marie-Eve Munger , the ensemble Les Boréades de Montréal , and conductor Philippe Bourque , the recording has been hailed as a "tour de force of scholarship and artistry". Artistic Highlights & Critical Reception