Haydn: Favourite Symphonies ~ Klemperer

Haydn: Favourite Symphonies ~ Klemperer

Haydn: Favourite Symphonies ~ Klemperer
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Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn
Conductor: Otto Klemperer
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra
Orchestra: Philharmonia Orchestra of London
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2008-09-16
Music Label: EMI Classics
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
  1. Symphony No.88 in G - I. Adagio - Allegro
  2. Symphony No.88 in G - II. Largo
  3. Symphony No.88 in G - III. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
  4. Symphony No.88 in G - IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito
  5. Symphony No.98 in B flat - I. Adagio - Allegro
  6. Symphony No.98 in B flat - II. Adagio cantabile
  7. Symphony No.98 in B flat - III. Menuetto: Allegro - Trio
  8. Symphony No.98 in B flat - IV. Finale: Presto - Più moderato
  9. Symphony No.101 in D `The Clock' - I. Adagio - Presto
  10. Symphony No.101 in D `The Clock' - II. Andante
  11. Symphony No.101 in D `The Clock' - III. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
  12. Symphony No.101 in D `The Clock' - IV. Finale: Vivace
Music CD 2
  1. Symphony No.95 in C minor P - I. Allegro moderato
  2. Symphony No.95 in C minor P - II. Andante cantabile
  3. Symphony No.95 in C minor P - III. Menuetto - Trio
  4. Symphony No.95 in C minor P - IV. Finale: Vivace
  5. Symphony No.100 in G `Military' - I. Adagio - Allegro
  6. Symphony No.100 in G `Military' - II. Allegretto
  7. Symphony No.100 in G `Military' - III. Menuetto: Moderato - Trio
  8. Symphony No.100 in G `Military' - IV. Finale: Presto
  9. Symphony No.102 in B flat P - I. Largo - Allegro vivace
  10. Symphony No.102 in B flat P - II. Adagio
  11. Symphony No.102 in B flat P - III.Menuetto: Allegro - Trio
  12. Symphony No.102 in B flat P - IV. Finale: Presto
Music CD 3
  1. Symphony No.92 in G `Oxford' - I. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
  2. Symphony No.92 in G `Oxford' - II. Adagio
  3. Symphony No.92 in G `Oxford' - III. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
  4. Symphony No.92 in G `Oxford' - IV.Presto
  5. Symphony No.104 in D `London' - I. Adagio - Allegro
  6. Symphony No.104 in D `London' - II. Andante
  7. Symphony No.104 in D `London' - III. Menuetto: Allegro - Trio
  8. Symphony No.104 in D `London' - IV. Finale: Allegro spiritos

Music reviews of Haydn: Favourite Symphonies ~ Klemperer

Music Review: Klemperer's superb Haydn recordings
Rating: 5 Stars

These Haydn symphony recordings, with outstanding performances under Otto Klemperer's baton, have been seen as immortal classics ever since their first release on LPs. The various CD editions of them have been out of print for quite a while. So, thank you EMI for bringing them back to the catalogue!

Let me just first correct and expand the information provided by the other reviewer here, before I'll say something about the performances.

As you can see from the samples above, the correct listing should also include also symphony no. 98 in B flat. Together with the recording of no. 101 in D, "The Clock", these two symphonies were recorded with "Klemp" and the old Philharmonia in 1960, and with the legendary Walter Legge as the producer. The other symphonies were recorded with the later Philharmonia - the New Philharmonia - and with other producers instead (Andry and Grubb). Recording dates span from 1964 to 1971.

The other thing to correct is the strange claim that no. 92 in G, "Oxford", is recorded in mono. I can't hear that on the CD edition. It sounds like perfect vintage stereo to me, like the rest of recordings collected in this edition. The performance of no. 92 was recorded in 1971, and it thus the latest recording in this collection.

Now, what about the performances? As already indicated, they are simply excellent. Unlike later and dry authenticist recordings, these creamy and delicately balanced performances sparkle and glow. It's pure musical pleasure throughout.

Even if I don't want to be without such outstanding performances as Furtwängler's no. 88 (Schubert: Symphony No. 9; Haydn: Symphony No. 88 / Furtwängler), Scherchen's no. 100 (the exceptional stereo version, Great Conductors of the 20th Century: Hermann Scherchen), and Dorati's complete set (now at a bargain price!!!, Complete Symphonies (Box)), I take Klemp's recordings to be the desert island Haydn. (But I would smuggle the Scherchen box as well: Hermann Scherchen: 1950's Haydn Symphonies Recordings).

In my view, then, these are essential Haydn recordings. The price is a steal. The only shortcoming is the booklet text, which provides nothing about the performers apart from listed recording information. That notwithstanding, highest possible recommendation.
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