Haydn (1732-1809) - Symphonies Nos.61, 66, 69 (+Toy Symphony): Giovanni Antonini / Basel Chamber Orchestra - Import CD

Credits:

Vaughan Williams

Description:

The 12th volume of the series of recordings of Haydn's complete works is now available. In preparation for the 300th anniversary of the composer's birth in 2032, Giovanni Antonini's HAYDN 2032 project will record all of Haydn's symphonies, of which more than 100 are still in existence. This year's selection includes three symphonies from 1775-76, when Haydn had ample experience composing for the Marquise of Esterházy and had more opportunities to write symphonies for the more extensive instrumentation, as well as the "Toy Symphony," a work that has not been performed since it was discovered in the 20th century that it was not written by Joseph Haydn, Since it was discovered in the 20th century that it was not written by Joseph Haydn, many different theories have been proposed, such as that it was written by Leopold Mozart or Edmund Angela, but there is no doubt that it is a genuine 18th century work whose score existed at least in the 1760s, and it was recorded with rarely used old instruments. It is a landmark to hear this rarely recorded work on ancient instruments, conducted with skill by the brilliant Antonini. Of the three Haydn works, the relatively well-known No. 69 is named after Loudon, an old general who continued to achieve great success in battle until his later years. The trumpet and timpani add to the sound. Although the orchestra of No. 66 is relatively small, Haydn's rich sound production shows the fullness of his artistry.The Basel Chamber Orchestra, which includes such talented old instrumentalists as Emiliano Rodolfi (oboe), who plays with Il Giardino armonico and Zeffiro, and the much sought-after Carles Cristobal (bassoon), is also very mobile and reliable. The orchestra's usual commentary (in English, French, German, and Japanese) based on the latest research by the musicologist Christian Moritz Bauer, conveys the depth of Haydn's works to the full. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Symphony No. 61 in D major, Hob.I:61~1. Vivace
2.Symphony No. 61 in D major, Hob.I:61~2. Adagio
3.Symphony No. 61 in D major, Hob.I:61~3. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio
4.Symphony No. 61 in D major, Hob.I:61~4. Prestissimo
5.Symphony No. 66 in B flat major, Hob.I:66~1. Allegro con brio
6.Symphony No. 66 in B flat major, Hob.I:66~2. Adagio
7.Symphony No. 66 in B flat major, Hob.I:66~3. Menuet - Trio
8.Symphony No. 66 in B flat major, Hob.I:66~4. Finale. Scherzando e presto
9.Toy Symphony in C major Hob.II:47 ('Berchtoldsgadner')~1. Allegro
10.Toy Symphony in C major Hob.II:47 ('Berchtoldsgadner')~II. Menuetto - Trio
11.Toy Symphony in C major Hob.II:47 ('Berchtoldsgadner')~3. Presto
12.Symphony No. 69 in C major, Hob.I:69 'Laudon'~1. Vivace
13.Symphony No. 69 in C major, Hob.I:69 'Laudon'~2. Un poso adagio piu tosto andante
14.Symphony No. 69 in C major, Hob.I:69 'Laudon'~3. Menuet - Trio
15.Symphony No. 69 in C major, Hob.I:69 'Laudon'~4. Finale. Scherzando e presto