Schuldigkeit des Ersten Gebotes Mozart 1

This sacred singspiel presents an allegorical drama exploring the first commandment and the Christian duty of obedience to God. The work features personified virtues and vices in conflict, with Justice, Mercy, and other divine attributes engaging in theological debate. Through recitatives, arias, and choruses, the narrative unfolds as a moral instruction piece typical of Baroque religious drama. Mozart's youthful composition demonstrates his precocious command of dramatic form and musical characterization, blending Italian operatic conventions with German singspiel traditions. The work culminates in a reaffirmation of faith and divine order, offering both spiritual edification and musical entertainment to its monastic audience.