Commissioned for the coronation of Leopold II in Prague, Mozarts last opera is a deep, humane reflection on relationships, power and forgiveness. With the composition of some of the most beautiful passages in his oeuvre, Mozart has succeeded in giving this opera seria both a noble sobriety and transparent instrumentation, to which this commanding production by the Herrmann partnership does full justice on all levels. Susan Grahams most extraordinary Sesto and Christoph Prgardiens superb Tito set the standard for this riveting Opra national de Paris performance, conducted by the outstanding Sylvain Cambreling.