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 | Haydn - Violin Concerto & Symphonies Nos. 49 & 80
The musicians of the Freiburger Barockorchester chose to highlight the craggiest 'Sturm und Drang' side of the composer in August 2008 when they recorded this symphony known as 'La Passione'. Composed in the deliberately chosen key of F minor, the work bathes in an intensely emotional atmosphere entirely characteristic of this pre-Romantic movement which came shortly before the arrival of the classical style. It is coupled here with Violin concerto No. 1 and Symphony No. 80, two calmer pieces which enable listeners to return to terra firma. “…the first recording on period instruments of Symphony No 80. The Freiburgers are alive to this curious work's contradictions: the vehemence of the Sturm und Drang opening, giving way to the lopsided Ländler of the second subject…” Gramophone Magazine, Awards Issue 2009 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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 | Haydn - Symphonies & Divertimenti
Among the repertoire on the disc are two of Haydn’s greatest symphonies: the heart-rending Symphony no.49
‘La Passione’, one of the finest examples of Haydn’s Sturm und Drang period, and no.22 ‘The Philosopher’, often
thought to be named after the piece's use of a tick-tock effect evoking the image of a philosopher deep in
thought while time passes. “The Sinfonia Classica under Gernot Süssmuth really breathes life into all these pieces, hitting on exactly the right colour and atmosphere for each.” BBC Music Magazine, Proms 2008 **** “There is a distinct lack of routine in all these performances, the small band of musicians acquitting themselves very creditably indeed.” Gramophone Magazine, July 2008 “Based in Devon, this new orchestra, drawn from former European Union Chamber Orchestra members, display a tight, light sound that serves most of this Haydn programme well. The finale to Symphony No 49, La Passione, needs more passion and drive; but there’s enough joy elsewhere, in the Philosopher symphony (No 22), and two divertimenti. Strings are incisive, sometimes slashing like scythes, and woodwinds very clean.” The Times, 23rd May 2008 *** | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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 | Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 49 & 100
Consort of London, Robert Clark | |
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 | Haydn - Symphonies Nos. 41, 49 & 44
World premier recording of Symphony 41 with the composer’s originally intended instrumentation. “From the very first rehearsal,” says British conductor Gary Cooper, “I knew this recording would be a special one.” | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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 | Haydn - Complete Symphonies Volume 6
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 | Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 43, 44 &49
Cantilena, Adrian Shepherd | |
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 | Haydn - Symphonies Nos. 48, 49 & 50
If you lack a top-class set of these middle-period symphonies, buy these discs and make good the gap.
Early Music Review | | | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. |
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 | Haydn - Symphonies Volume 6
“Crisp, spirited readings… A winner.” BBC Music Magazine | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | Usually despatched in 2 - 3 working days. (Available now to download.) |
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 | Great Haydn Symphonies - The Sturm und Drang Era
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