Cadenzas allow soloists to showcase their skills, with many of Mozart's original works being utilized in performances, while improvisation was key for Mozart's performances.
Robert Levin emphasizes that Mozart was not just a composer but an improviser, often creating new cadenzas spontaneously during performances, enhancing his status as a performer.
Levin's project aims to revive the improvisational aspect of Mozart's performance style by exploring the concertos on period instruments, reflecting the original spirit of Mozart.
Performers today either use Mozart's written cadenzas, traditional alternatives created by later composers, or write their own, yet this practice contrasts with Mozart's live improvisation.
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