Moritats are old folk songs about crimes and are typical of Central Europe. “Zela Trovke” is a moritat from Slovakia which the Holland Baroque Society has recovered to include in its Barbaric Beauty programme. Maite Larburu, the orchestra’s violinist, unveils the song's hidden secrets.
Country: Netherlands.
Language: Dutch, English. Subtitles available.
Original language title: Zela Trovke.