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Zubin Mehta

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Meta, Bechtolf, and Hampsons *Cosi Fan Tutte*delving into the very essence of Mozarts masterpiece opera!Giuliamo and Ferrando, the lovers who each made a bet with Don Alfonso over the chastity of the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella, feign going to the battlefield and, in disguise, attempt to seduce each others partners. Although she initially resists, Dorabella gradually finds herself drawn to Guglielmo, and eventually Fiorillidi also succumbs to Ferrandos seductionMozarts opera *Cosi fan tutte* was met with criticism for its immoral content immediately after its premiere in 1790. From the 18th to the 19th century, it was rarely staged and remained less popular than Mozarts other works. However, in the 20th century, Da Pontes superb psychological portrayal in the libretto and Mozarts diverse and rich musiccomposed with masterful use of ensemblewere reevaluated, and today it is frequently staged