Joana Mallwitz, the music director of the Konzerthaus Berlin, is making her Met debut with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, having developed a strong bond with the opera since her early career. During her preparation, she emphasizes the importance of enriching the orchestra's sound without compromising clarity, enjoying the expressive capabilities of the Met musicians. Mallwitz reflects on her experience, noting how the dynamics of the performance need to remain vibrant even at higher volumes, showcasing her innovative approach and thorough understanding of the music.
You develop a relationship with such a work, she said of Figaro. You get to know each other.
Working with the Met musicians, she said, was a joy because after fine-tuning a small section, they are able to feel what my style is and transfer it to the rest of the piece.
It's incredible what this orchestra is able to deliver in terms of tempo and transparency and diversity of effects.
The key, she said afterward, was to bring a certain energy into the sound that doesn't become hard when the playing gets louder.
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