Are you listening to the or one of the Operas (like Don Giovanni )? What kind of headphones or speakers are you using?
Because Currentzis relies so heavily on (tiny changes in volume and texture), an MP3 format—even at 320kbps—can struggle slightly. Mozart - Teodor Currentzis (2017, mp3)
To truly feel the "grit" of the gut strings, lossless (FLAC) is usually better, but for casual listening on headphones, the MP3 still conveys the raw energy well. Verdict Are you listening to the or one of