FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN (1732–1809)

The Complete Symphonies

 

Sinfonia Finlandia Jyväskylä / Patrick Gallois

Northern Chamber Orchestra / Nicholas Ward

Cologne Chamber Orchestra / Helmut Mühler-Brühl

Toronto Chamber Orchestra / Kevin Mallon

Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia, Swedish Chamber Orchestra / Bela Drahos

Capella Istropolitana / Barry Wordsworth

 

One of the most extraordinary bequests in the history of music, Haydn’s symphonies established his reputation as the greatest composer of his time.

 

This comprehensive boxed set – including not only Nos 1–104 but also No. 105 (Sinfonia concertante) and the less familiar No. 107 (‘Symphony A’) and No. 108 (‘Symphony B’) – celebrates both a highly commended symphonic series and a supremely imaginative composer who changed the course of classical music.

 

“Alert and vivacious playing from all concerned; admirable pacing and first-class sound…” Penguin Guide review of Symphonies, Vol. 10 (8550757)

 

“Crisp, spirited readings… A winner.” BBC Music Magazine review of Symphonies, Vol. 6 (8550721)

 

“In short, these are first-rate modern-instrument versions of works that you should waste no time in getting to know.” Classics Today review of Symphonies, Vol. 30 (8557656)

 

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