Mozart: “Traurigkeit ward mir zum Lose” | Die Entführung aus dem Serail | Soprano Elbenita Kajtazi

Elbenita Kajtazi is the winner of the 3rd Prize and the Audience Prize at the Glyndebourne Opera Cup, reflecting both artistic excellence and strong audience connection. This performance highlights her expressive phrasing, vocal clarity, and deep understanding of Mozart’s operatic style. “Traurigkeit ward mir zum Lose” is one of Mozart’s most touching soprano arias from Die Entführung aus dem Serail, expressing Constanze’s sorrow, resilience, and emotional depth. In this performance, the aria is interpreted by Elbenita Kajtazi, a 26-year-old soprano, whose voice combines lyrical sensitivity with dramatic intensity. Elbenita Kajtazi: 3rd Prize and Audience Prize winner at the Glyndebourne Opera Cup. Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment James Gaffigan: Conductor