La Ritirata -2009- Site

La Ritirata was not a box office success. In a 2009 market hungry for the fast-paced thrills of Cell 211 or the fantastical violence of The Last Circus , this meditative, tragic character study felt almost perverse. Critics were divided; some praised its brooding atmosphere, while others dismissed it as "slow" or "claustrophobic to a fault."

Established during Obregón's time in the Netherlands, the ensemble’s foundational era around was focused on rediscovering and performing Baroque, Classical, and early Romantic music with rigorous historical awareness. The group quickly became a mainstay at prestigious international venues, eventually performing in over 23 countries across four continents. Key Repertoire and Recordings la ritirata -2009-