Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 1
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Composer: Franz Joseph HaydnConductor: Colin Davis
Orchestra: Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1994-10-11
Music Label: Philips
Soundtracks:
Music CD 1
- I. Allegro moderato
- II. Andante
- III. Menuetto
- IV. Finale. Vivace
- I. Adagio - Allegro
- II. Adagio
- III. Menuetto. Allegro
- IV. Finale. Presto
- I. Adagio - Allegro
- II. Andante
- III. Menuetto. Allegro
- IV. Finale. Spiritoso
- I. Adagio - Allegro
- II. Andante
- III. Menuetto. Allegretto
- IV. Finale. Vivace assai
- I. Largo - Vivace
- II. Adagio
- III. Menuetto. Allegro
- IV. Finale. Presto
- I. Adagio - Allegro con spirito
- II. Andante pi? tosto allegretto
- III. Menuetto
- IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito
Music reviews of Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 1
Music Review: The best modern set of the London Symphonies - Magical
Rating: 5 Stars
There are certainly many very good choices for Haydn's masterful last 12 symphonies, named the London Symphonies" because he was a resident of London at the time he wrote the masterpieces.
Some obvious choices include Bernstein's classic set (Haydn: The 12 London Symphonies), the Beecham legendary traversal (in two double-CD sets - Haydn: Symphonies #99-104 and Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 93-98 - or in a 6 CD box with the Beecham recording of The Seasons sung in English - Haydn: 'London' Symphonies; The Seasons). Kuijken is a good choice if you must have a period instrument rendition, though a bit pricey - Haydn: London Symphonies Nos. 93-104. And Eugen Jochum's fine set on DG is also a contender - Haydn: The 12 "London" Symphonies.
But Colin Davis works a magic charm in all 12 symphonies that sets this set (the current selection and the companion disk with the other 6 symphonies - Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 2) apart from all others, especially when you add the outstanding acoustics of the Concertgebouw auditorium and Philips excellent recording.
A clear first choice for casual listeners and collectors alike.
Description of Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 1
Someone once commented on the "sulphurous devilishness" of Haydn's surprises in the London symphonies. But it should come as no surprise that one of the best recordings of these works is from Sir Colin Davis, whose accounts with the Concertgebouw Orchestra stand among the most exalted phonographic accomplishments of recent years. There is a Beechamesque quality to these readings, and when it comes to Haydn, that is praise indeed. They are exceptionally personable, characterful, likable interpretations, with wit, warmth, and life in every measure. All 12 symphonies are wonderfully played and very well recorded. At full price, these recordings would be a top choice; as midprice offerings, three symphonies to a disc (averaging more than 75 minutes of music each), they're a steal. --Ted LibbeyGeneral CDs
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