Haydn: Symphonies No. 82-84

1. Symphony No. 82 in C major ("The Bear"), H. 1/82
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hanover Band Conducted by Roy Goodman

2. Symphony No. 83 in G minor ("The Hen"), H. 1/83
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hanover Band Conducted by Roy Goodman

3. Symphony No. 84 in E flat major ("In Nomine Domini"), H. 1/84
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hanover Band Conducted by Roy Goodman

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Average customer rating: Overview of the Paris symphonies No Need to Look Further! Thank heaven ... Cleansing the Palate A gorgeous new set!!!!

Haydn: Paris Symphonies Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment | ( O ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88 - 92 Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 1 Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 2 Haydn: String Quartets Op. 76, Nos. 1-3 Haydn: String Quartets, Op. 76, Nos. 4, 5 and 6 ASIN: B000031WJC Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

1. Sym No.82 in C 'L'Ours': I. Vivace Assai
2. Sym No.82 in C 'L'Ours': II. Allegretto
3. Sym No.82 in C 'L'Ours': III. Menuet - Trio
4. Sym No.82 in C 'L'Ours': IV. Finale: Vivace
5. Sym No.83 in g 'La Poule': I. Allegro Spiritoso
6. Sym No.83 in g 'La Poule': II. Andante
7. Sym No.83 in g 'La Poule': III. Menuet: Allegretto - Trio
8. Sym No.83 in g 'La Poule': IV. Finale: Vivace
9. Sym No.84 in E flat: I. Largo - Allegro
10. Sym No.84 in E flat: II. Andante
11. Sym No.84 in E flat: III. Menuet: Allegretto - Trio
12. Sym No.84 in E flat: IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

1. Sym No.85 in B flat 'La Reine': I. Adagio - Vivace
2. Sym No.85 in B flat 'La Reine': II. Romance: Allegretto
3. Sym No.85 in B flat 'La Reine': III. Menuet: Allegretto - Trio
4. Sym No.85 in B flat 'La Reine': IV. Finale: Presto
5. Sym No.86 in D: I. Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso
6. Sym No.86 in D: II. Capriccio: Largo
7. Sym No.86 in D: III. Menuet: Allegretto - Trio
8. Sym No.86 in D: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
9. Sym No.87 in A: I. Vivace
10. Sym No.87 in A: II. Adagio
11. Sym No.87 in A: III. Menuet - Trio
12. Sym No.87 in A: IV. Finale: Vivace

Customer Reviews:

Overview of the Paris symphonies.......2007-06-27

Franz Joseph Haydn could be called the father of the symphony. He composed 108 of them in his lifetime. The latter symphonies fall into two groups, the London and Paris symphonies, and refer to where he was residing in when he composed them. This 2-disc set contains all the Paris symphonies, are they are typical of works from this era of classical music; beautifully orchestrated with minimal evocative effects or emotional gusto. The sound quality is great though, along with the recording. For fans of classical music, this is a good buy for under $10.

No Need to Look Further!.......2007-03-17

There are commendable period instrument sets of the 'Paris' symphonies available - Bruggen(Phillips) with the Orchestra of the 18th Century who has the most romantic view of the works, Roy Goodman(individual discs from his complete set on the budget Hyperion Helios)with the Hannover Band and Kurt Weil. Kuijken's, without doubt, is the one to have. Superb sound, plenty of panache and drama. He has spent many years as a Hadyn interpretor and this is in evidence throughout all 6 symphonies. Smart tempos and clean cut phrasing is effectively coupled with poignant delicacy in the slow movements. The hapsicord is never obtrusive and all departments of his fine orchestra excell themselves.
The symphonies, written in 1785-6 for the renowned Concert del la Loge Olympique, are a triumph of the classical symphony. So are these performances!

Thank heaven ..........2007-01-01

My daughter purchased this for my birthday last year. Knowing that I admire Haydn, she searched Amazon and took confidence in the all positive reviews. Well, I thank my daughter and the other reviewers -- this is truly a collection to own.

Cleansing the Palate.......2006-10-16

Haydn's symphonies are refreshingly clean, natural, unpretentious and in general a welcome palate cleanser for the concertgoer despite the preference for the dramatic or the grand or the edgy contemporary fare. Such is certainly the case for the so-called Paris symphonies (Nos. 82 - 87), models of elegance and refinement.

Case in point: at a recent concert with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the opening work was the Haydn Symphony No 82 - at first a seemingly odd choice for a program that was to include the local premiere of a commissioned Viola Concerto by Brett Dean and a celebration of Mussorgsky's 'Pictures at an Exhibition'. But hearing Haydn in this context provided that reminder that Papa Haydn started it all!

This CD with Sigiswald Kuijken conducting the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment traverses all of the Paris symphonies with aplomb. The quality of interpretation is immaculate, the sound of the recording is superb, and in general this is one of the finest 'sets' of these symphonies available today. It is an utter joy to listen to all of the works in one sitting, or to place them as aperitifs through the listening day. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, October 06

A gorgeous new set!!!!.......2005-01-30

A beautiful set at a cheap price of Haydn's Paris Symphonies! Symphonies 84 and 87 particularly sparkle and the comic effects are fully exploited in 82 (The Bear) and 83 (The Hen). I compared this set to the Karajan and legendary Bernstein. This new set is fresh and lively, also because of period instruments. Bravo!!!

Average customer rating: Lively, Fresh Performances of these Great Haydn Symphonies Exploring the Haydn Symphonies -- the Paris Symphonies An absolute must-have. Haydn at his very best Lovely music, but that's not all you hear . . .

Haydn: The Paris Symphonies Nos. 82-87 Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Academy of St. Martin in the Fields | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 1 Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 2 Haydn: The 12 "London" Symphonies Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88 - 92 Mozart: The Complete Piano Trios ASIN: B00000417K Release Date: 1994-01-18

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 82 In C (The Bear): 1. Vivace assi - J. Haydn
2. Symphony No. 82 In C (The Bear): 2. Allegretto - J. Haydn
3. Symphony No. 82 In C (The Bear): 3. Menuet - J. Haydn
4. Symphony No. 82 In C (The Bear): 4. Finale (Vivace) - J. Haydn
5. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor (The Hen): 1. Allegro spirtoso - J. Haydn
6. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor (The Hen): 2. Andante - J. Haydn
7. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor (The Hen): 3. Menuet (Allegretto) - J. Haydn
8. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor (The Hen): 4. Finale (Vivace) - J. Haydn
9. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat: 1. Largo - Allegro - J. Haydn
10. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat: 2. Andante - J. Haydn
11. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat: 3. Menuet (Allegro) - J. Haydn
12. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat: 4. Finale (vivace) - J. Haydn

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat (The Queen): 1. Adagio vivace - Joseph Haydn
2. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat (The Queen): 2. Romance (allegretto) - Joseph Haydn
3. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat (The Queen): 3. Menuet (allegretto) - Joseph Haydn
4. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat (The Queen): 4. Finale (presto) - Joseph Haydn
5. Symphony No. 86 In D: 1. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso - Joseph Haydn
6. Symphony No. 86 In D: 2. Capriccio (largo) - Joseph Haydn
7. Symphony No. 86 In D: 3. Menuet (allegretto) - Joseph Haydn
8. Symphony No. 86 In D: 4. Finale (allegro con spirito) - Joseph Haydn
9. Symphony No. 87 In A: 1. Vivace - Joseph Haydn
10. Symphony No. 87 In A: 2. Adagio - Joseph Haydn
11. Symphony No. 87 In A: 3. Menuet - Joseph Haydn
12. Symphony No. 87 In A: 4. Finale (vivace) - Joseph Haydn

Customer Reviews:

Lively, Fresh Performances of these Great Haydn Symphonies.......2006-09-12

I am quickly coming to the realization that Haydn is one of the most overlooked composers in the history of Western music. His music is complex, lively, nuanced, always imaginative, and very humane. These performances of his "Paris" symphonies are wonderful; they are lively, fresh, warm and animated. They were recorded well and the Academy of St. Martins in the Fields does an excellent job of capturing the dynamic beauty of these symphonies. The orchestra sounds rich and deep, but not with a heavy and overbearing feel. The loud parts are not "harsh," and the quiet parts are not too quite so that you have to turn up the volume to hear it. I listen to these CD's frequently and I highly recommend them.

Exploring the Haydn Symphonies -- the Paris Symphonies.......2005-03-11

Haydn's set of six "Paris" Symphonies, no. 82 --87, composed in 1785 -- 1786 represent a turning point in his career. Up to that time, Haydn had composed for the Esterhazy family. He was employed in the magnificent Esterhazy palace as the court composer. But his works had been circulated widely throughout Europe, and he enjoyed a great reputation as a composer. Thus, in 1784 the board of directors of the Concerts de la Loge Olympique, Paris, asked Haydn for six symphonies. This set is the result.

The Paris symphonies are larger more complex works than Haydn's earlier symphonies for the Esterhazy court. They use a variety of forms, explore many moods, make extensive use of winds and brass, and display a self-confidence and self-mastery that remain a revelation to hear. Yet, Haydn developed slowly and carefully as a composer. It is inspiring to remember how these symphonies were the outgrowth of Haydn's long years of development of the symphonic form.

I have been listening to many of Haydn's earlier symphonies on Naxos, but turned to this set on Phillips by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner for the Paris symphonies. This is an outstanding compiliation, radiant, lively, and full of attention to detail. There are competitors to this CD, including low-priced disks, but you will not go wrong with this set.

Of the six Paris symphonies, three have nicknames, for better or for worse: the "Bear" no. 82, the "Hen" no. 83, and the "Queen" no. 85. The symphony no. 82 is a festive, joyful work with a great deal of brass, flute, bassoon and tympani enlivening the opening movement. The second movement is a set of variations, while the third movement is a stately minuet with a whimsical trio. The dancing "bear" appears in the finale in a drone in the lower strings.

The g-minor symphony, no.83, the only one of the set in a minor key, opens in a severe, serious manner its nickname of "hen" notwithstanding. The nickname derives from a theme in the oboe in the first movement. The slow movement is mostly serene and peaceful but takes a dramatic turn in the middle while the minuet is flowing and graceful. The finale is in the major key, and is lively and humorous in the style of a round.

The symphony no. 85, "La Reine" in B-flat major probably remains my favorite of this set. It opens with a slow introduction followed by a lively, graceful theme. Note how Haydn uses a rising scale figure both in the introduction and in the body of the movement. The second theme of the opening movement is based on the first movement of Haydn's earlier "Farewell" symphony. The second movement of "La Reine" is a theme and variations on a French folk song, while the third is a minuet, both graceful and regal. The finale, is a rapid triumphant vivace.

The symphony no 84 in E-flat also has a solemn slow introduction, featuring the horn followed by a quick light opening movement. The slow movement is based on simple variations of a sinuous theme stated in the lower strings. The third movement is a stately minuet which flows seamlessly into the trio, while the finale, vivace, brings the work to a galant close.

The symphony no. 86 in D is, together with "La Reine" the masterwork of the set. Haydn's sketches of this work survive and show the effort he put into the seemingly smooth surface of this symphony. The work begins with a lengthy slow introduction followed by a brisk allegro and a lyrical second theme. Haydn makes extensive use of winds in the symphony. The second movement bears the unusual marking "cappricio." It is in free-form and is serious in character. The minuet is rather uptempo with a trio that features a solo for the bassoon and is like a little dance. The Haydn scholar Karl Geringer has described the finale of this work as an "Italian opera buffa". "A musical comedy" he writes "with its flirtatous girl, its miserly old bachelor, and hilarious disguises seems to come to life in this amusing piece." (Geringer, "Haydn" at 300)

The final work of the set is the symphony no. 87 in A. The opening movement is in a galant, busy style. The lovely second movement features solo passages for flute, bassoon, and oboe. The stately minuet again features the use of winds in the trio while the finale begins quietly and works up to a big close.

These symphonies are great works of music and exemplify Haydn's hard-won maturity and success as a composer. Both the listener new to classical music and the lifelong music lover will treasure these performances.

An absolute must-have........2002-03-04

These six symphonies, collectively called "Paris", are actually the first six which Haydn wrote to be played at the d'Olympique, with 88 - 92 following. (No. 92, "Oxford", is stylistically more often associated with the first "London" set, but was actually written for Paris.) I've owned this recording for about three years and it is one to which I often turn. The sound quality is remarkable for an analog recording, the tempi feel "just right", and the playing is superb. The Symphony no. 85 is particularly good here, with its powerful introduction and first movement, recalling the French Overture style, but with a difference (isn't that always the case with Haydn?): Here, Haydn injects the theme from his "Farewell" Symphony as a lead-in to his second subject set and to great effect! (Ironically, this was the favorite symphony of Marie Antoinette, someone to whom history would soon be bidding farewell...did Haydn know something?) Marriner makes the most of this and many other delicious moments in all these works. The wind playing is subtle, yet beautiful during solo sections and there is plenty of sound coming from the cello/bass/bassoon sections (which is often overlooked and underplayed in recordings of music prior to Beethoven). Overall, I prefer the sound and interpretation of this recording (and other Marriner/St. Martin recordings) to many of the heavy, ponderous recordings by modern symphony orchestras and to all of the shrill, glassy, deliberately thin-sounding recordings with "unmusical-because-we-know-better" interpretations made by period instrument groups.
I highly recommend this recording to anyone who enjoys music of this period and especially to those who love the beautiful, witty, and soulful Franz Joseph Haydn.

Haydn at his very best.......2001-12-14

I have been a big Haydn "fan" for many years. Calling the music "beautiful" would be a gross understatement. I was particularly impresed by the less famous symphonies 84,86 and 87. When you write 104 symphonies, some might think the individual value of one symphony tends to decrease and some repetitions might occur. This is not the case with Haydn. Each piece has its own distinctive uniqueness. Every single piece on this CD (and by Haydn in general) is a masterpiece.
These 2 CDs are possibly some of the best Haydn recordings ever made. Sir Neville Mariner is doing a fabulous job and the orchestra is respnding superbly.
Technically - although the original recording is analog (and yes, there is some audible noise from the analog tape), the studio guys managed to keep the noise at an acceptable low level without inducing that boombox-like sound of over-processed tracks.
Overall, a must have for Haydn fans. Definitely 5 stars.

Lovely music, but that's not all you hear . . ........2000-11-02

These are beautiful and uplifting pieces. The sound is wonderful, but on the third track of the first CD (Symphony 82, Menuet), one can hear someone audibly keeping time ("and five" or something like that). Aside from this, a good buy.

Average customer rating: You cannot go wrong with Dorati Haydn and Dorati - A Legendary Combination

Joseph Haydn: The "Paris" Symphonies Franz Joseph Haydn , Antal Dorati , and Philharmonia Hungarica Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 2 Brahms: Symphony no. 1; Song of the Fates Haydn: The London Symphonies, Vol. 1 Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra; Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta; Hungarian Sketches Mozart: The Six String Quintets ASIN: B000004280 Release Date: 1996-04-09

Tracks:

1. Synphony 82 in C major 'L'Ours: 1 Vivace assai
2. Synphony 82 in C major 'L'Ours: 2 Allegretto
3. Synphony 82 in C major 'L'Ours: 3 Menuetto e Trio
4. Synphony 82 in C major 'L'Ours: 4 Finale: Vivace
5. Symphony 83 in G minor 'La Poule': 1 Allegro spiritoso
6. Symphony 83 in G minor 'La Poule': 2 Andante
7. Symphony 83 in G minor 'La Poule': 3 Menuetto e Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony 83 in G minor 'La Poule': 4 Finale: Vivace
9. Symphony 84 in E flat major: 1 Largo - Allegro
10. Symphony 84 in E flat major: 2 Andante
11. Symphony 84 in E flat major: 3 Menuet e Trio: Allegretto
12. Symphony 84 in E flat major: 4 Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

1. Symphony 85 in B flat major: 1 Adagio - Vivace
2. Symphony 85 in B flat major: 2 Romance: Allegretto
3. Symphony 85 in B flat major: 3 Menuetto e Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony 85 in B flat major: 4 Finale: Presto
5. Symphony 86 in D major 'La Reine': 1 Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
6. Symphony 86 in D major 'La Reine': 2 Capriccio: Largo
7. Symphony 86 in D major 'La Reine': 3 Menuet e Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony 86 in D major 'La Reine': 4 Finale: Allegro con spirito
9. Symphony 87 In A Major: 1 Vivace
10. Symphony 87 In A Major: 2 Adagio
11. Symphony 87 In A Major: 3 Menuet e Trio
12. Symphony 87 In A Major: 4 Finale: Vicace

Customer Reviews:

You cannot go wrong with Dorati.......2004-12-23

Antal Dorati's legendary traversal of the Haydn symphonies was for many years the only complete set (by one conductor and orchestra) of the symphonies. Today, although there are some other complete sets as well as many great period performances, Dorati's cycle still reigns supreme. Dorati manages to make these works still sound fresh and vibrate after two hundred years. There is a level of spontaneity, as well as an ever obvious sense of joy that make the Dorati traversal the best. It may seem like hyperbole, but Dorati is as close as you will get to "perfect" when it comes to Haydn.

In this CD, the popular "Paris" symphonies are glowing showcased. Although these performances were recorded in the 70s, the sound is crystal clear. I strongly suggest buying this CD not only for the fantastic music but also for the chance to become acquainted with Dorati. Soon you will find yourself purchasing the complete 33 disc set.

Haydn and Dorati - A Legendary Combination.......2003-07-03

One of the great feats in all recorded music is Antal Dorati's complete set of Haydn's Symphonies with the Philharmonia Hungarica made during the 1970s, and currently available as a 33-CD set. But if you are like me and can't quite bring yourself to spend that kind of money on a box set (one of these days though!), why not settle on this Double Decker title in the meantime. This two-for-the-price-of-one CD set, along with the Penguin Classics disc with three of the London Symphonies (see my review), are the only Haydn-Dorati Symphony performances currently available domestically. And if you could care less about Dorati and the legendary value of these recordings, and are just looking for a good Haydn CD, then this is for you too. The "Paris Symphonies" are among the most famous of all 104 numbered Haydn Symphonies, and these particular performances are equal to others I own by Bernstein, Ansermet and Karajan among others. In all, this is a great title to buy, or at the very least, to keep a space warm for that box set!

Average customer rating: Brash and Loud Move Over, Lenny!

Haydn: The Paris Symphonies Nos. 82-87 Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Harnoncourt, Nikolaus | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Haydn: The Seasons Bach Cantatas, Vol. 1: City of London Beethoven: The Late String Quartets Bach Cantatas, Vol. 10: Potsdam/Wittenberg Bach: Brandenburg Concertos ASIN: B0007OP69E Release Date: 2005-04-05

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Haydn's large-scale "Paris" Symphonies have had many fine performances on CD, both singly and in sets, including Leonard Bernstein's vigorous version for Sony. But Harnoncourt's is as good as any and better, far better, than virtually all the competition. His interpretations dance with energy and pointed rhythms, teem with details often left unheard elsewhere, and display tempos that always seem inevitable and right. He exploits Haydn's humor to great effect in the finale of the "Poule" Symphony (No. 83) and brings out the ingenuity and variety of Haydn's fertile imagination. Harnoncourt also observes all repeats, which add to the stature of the works by expanding their size, scope, and grandeur. Not least among the set's many attractions is the playing of the Concentus Musicus Wien, worlds away from their raw-sounding early explorations of the Baroque. Here, their polished playing is full of marvelous wind solos, brilliant brass, and cutting horns to go with the fine strings. Haydn would have loved this set! --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

Brash and Loud.......2005-10-31

This set has received many glowing reviews. Here is the other side, from someone who likes many, but not nearly all, HIP (historically informed performance) approaches to music. I found this set too loud, too brash, and utterly lacking in charm, grace, subtlety, and beauty of tone. Yes, Haydn has often been over-refined in other performances, robbing the music of Haydn's joyous wit and interesting textures. However, to my ears, this set goes way overboard in the other direction. I could recommend this only to those who are firmly in the HIP camp and who value excitement and verve above all else and who therefore don't think Haydn should be at all subtle, dry, or easy on the ears.

Move Over, Lenny!.......2005-07-28

This is an extraordinary set of "Paris" symphonies by Haydn performed by Nick Harnoncourt and his Concentus Musicus Wein. The only recordng in my collection up until this point was the old NYPO with Lenny. It is comprised of three CDs with two symphonies on each. Why? Nick honors ALL the repeats. The result is more than three hours of music. But Nick manages to make it interesting. None of the performances feel long-drawn-out. And I heard things I never heard before, so for me there was a new sense of discovery. I took a gamble in getting this set because Nick can be an erratic interpreter when it comes to Haydn or Mozart. But this set is a homerun. Concentus Musicus Wein plays with polish, clarity and precision. The woodwinds are especially luscious.

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Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 82-87, the Paris Symphonies Manufacturer: Nimbus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88 - 92 / Sinfonia Concertante Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 93-104, The London Symphonies Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 70 - 81 Haydn: Symphonies 55-69 Volume Four Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 40-54 ASIN: B0000037FO Release Date: 1994-12-06

Tracks:

1. Sym No.82 in C, The Bear: I. Vivace Assai
2. Sym No.82 in C, The Bear: II. Allegretto
3. Sym No.82 in C, The Bear: III. Menuet & Trio
4. Sym No.82 in C, The Bear: IV. Finale, Vivace
5. Sym No.83 in g, The Hen: I. Allegro Spiritoso
6. Sym No.83 in g, The Hen: II. Andante
7. Sym No.83 in g, The Hen: III. Menuet & Trio: Allegretto
8. Sym No.83 in g, The Hen: IV. Finale: Vivace
9. Sym No.84 in E flat: I. Largo-Allegro
10. Sym No.84 in E flat: Andante
11. Sym No.84 in E flat: Menuet & Trio: Allegretto
12. Sym No.84 in E flat: Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

1. Sym No.85 in B flat, The Queen Of France: I. Adagio-Vivace
2. Sym No.85 in B flat, The Queen Of France: II. Romance: Allegretto.
3. Sym No.85 in B flat, The Queen Of France: III. Menuetto & Trio: Allegretto
4. Sym No.85 in B flat, The Queen Of France: IV. Finale: Presto
5. Sym No.86 in D: I. Adgaio-Allegro Spiritoso
6. Sym No.86 in D: II. Capriccio: Largo
7. Sym No.86 in D: III. Menuet & Trio: Allegretto
8. Sym No.86 in D: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
9. Sym No.87 in A: I. Vivace
10. Sym No.87 in A: II. Adagio
11. Sym No.87 in A: III. Menuet & Trio
12. Sym No.87 in A: Finale: Vivace

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Haydn:The Paris Symphonies, Nos. 82 - 87 Franz Joseph Haydn , Frans Brueggen , Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century , and Frans Bruggen Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000026CEL Release Date: 2000-01-11

Tracks:

1. Symphony In C, Hob. I:82 'The Bear': 1. Vivace assai
2. Symphony In C, Hob. I:82 'The Bear': 2. Allegretto
3. Symphony In C, Hob. I:82 'The Bear': 3. Menuet
4. Symphony In C, Hob. I:82 'The Bear': 4. Finale, Vivace
5. Symphony In G minor, Hob. I:83 'The Hen': 1. Allegro spiritoso
6. Symphony In G minor, Hob. I:83 'The Hen': 2. Andante
7. Symphony In G minor, Hob. I:83 'The Hen': 3. Menuet. Allegretto
8. Symphony In G minor, Hob. I:83 'The Hen': 4. Finale. Vivace
9. Symphony In E flat, Hob. I:84: 1. Largo - Allegro
10. Symphony In E flat, Hob. I:84: 2. Andante
11. Symphony In E flat, Hob. I:84: 3. Menuet. Allegro
12. Symphony In E flat, Hob. I:84: 4. Finale. Vivace

Tracks:

1. Symphony in B flat, Hob. I:85 'The Queen': 1. Adagio - Vivace
2. Symphony in B flat, Hob. I:85 'The Queen': 2. Romance. Allegretto
3. Symphony in B flat, Hob. I:85 'The Queen': 3. Menuetto. Allegretto
4. Symphony in B flat, Hob. I:85 'The Queen': 4. Finale. Presto
5. Symphony in D, Hob. I:86: 1. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
6. Symphony in D, Hob. I:86: 2. Capriccio. Largo
7. Symphony in D, Hob. I:86: 3. Menuet. Allegetto
8. Symphony in D, Hob. I:86: 4. Finale. Allegro con spirito
9. Symphony in A, Hob. I:87: 1. Vivace
10. Symphony in A, Hob. I:87: 2. Adagio
11. Symphony in A, Hob. I:87: 3. Menuet
12. Symphony in A, Hob. I:87: 4. Finale. Vivace

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Spending nearly two and a half hours in Haydn's company, as this set permits, is a great pleasure. And these symphonies offer the unbeatable combination of first-rate Haydn that isn't overfamiliar, as these Paris Symphonies aren't played as often as the later ones. Brüggen's conceptions of the music are light and lively, and the orchestra plays with great transparency, precision, and springy rhythms. Remembering that Haydn delighted in the size of the orchestra he had in Paris, we may find these performances a bit too light. The similar Goodman-Hanover Band recordings on Hyperion, which cost more, have more weight and equally fine musicianship. And don't ever forget Leonard Bernstein's magnificent performances of these or any Haydn Symphonies; he was at his considerable best in this music. Still, even if it doesn't dominate the field, Brüggen's set is highly entertaining. --Leslie Gerber

Average customer rating: First rate

Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 26, 52, 53, 82-92 Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Haydn: London Symphonies Nos. 93-104 Haydn: String Quartets Op 64 Nos 2, 4, 5 /Quatuor Mosaiques Beethoven - The Symphonies / Augér, Robbin, Rolfe Johnson, Reinhart, AAM, Hogwood Complete Mozart Symphonies / Pinnock, English Concert Mozart: Violin Concertos ASIN: B00005UVAO Release Date: 2002-12-11

Tracks:

1. I Allegro Con Spirito - La Petite Bande
2. II Adagio - La Petite Bande
3. III Menuet & Trio - La Petite Bande
4. I Allegro Con Brio - La Petite Bande
5. II Andante - La Petite Bande
6. III Menuetto (Allegro) & Trio - La Petite Bande
7. IV Finale: Presto - La Petite Bande
8. I Largo Maestoso - Vivace - La Petite Bande
9. II Andante - La Petite Bande
10. III Menuetto & Trio - La Petite Bande
11. IV Finale: Capriccio - Moderato - La Petite Bande

Tracks:

1. I Vivace Assai - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
2. II Allegretto - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
3. III Menuet - Trio - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
4. IV Finale: Vivace - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
5. I Allegro Spiritoso - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
6. II Andante - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
7. III Menuet: Allegretto - Trio - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
8. IV Finale: Vivace - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
9. I Largo - Allegro - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
10. II Andante - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
11. III Menuet: Allegretto - Trio - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
12. IV Finale: Vivace - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment

Tracks:

1. I Adagio - Vivace - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
2. II Romance: Allegretto - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
3. III Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
4. IV Finale: Presto - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
5. I Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
6. II Capriccio: Largo - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
7. III Menuet: Allegretto - Trio - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
8. IV Finale: Allegro Con Spirito - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
9. I Vivace - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
10. II Adagio - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
11. III Menuet - Trio - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment
12. IV Finale: Vivace - Orchestra Of The Age Of Enlightenment

Tracks:

1. I Adagio - Allegro - La Petite Bande
2. II Largo - La Petite Bande
3. III Allegretto - La Petite Bande
4. IV Allegro Con Spirito - La Petite Bande
5. I Vivace - La Petite Bande
6. II Andante Con Moto - La Petite Bande
7. III Menuet - La Petite Bande
8. IV Vivace Assai - La Petite Bande
9. I Adagio - Allegro Spiritoso - La Petite Bande
10. II Adagio - La Petite Bande
11. III Allegretto - La Petite Bande
12. IV Presto - La Petite Bande

Tracks:

1. I Adagio - Allegro Assai - La Petite Bande
2. II Andante - La Petite Bande
3. III Menuet - La Petite Bande
4. IV Allegro Assai - La Petite Bande
5. I Largo - Allegro Assai - La Petite Bande
6. II Andante - La Petite Bande
7. III Menuet - La Petite Bande
8. IV Vivace - La Petite Bande

Customer Reviews:

First rate.......2005-03-15

More praise for these performances you will find if you search Kuijken Haydn on Amazon, and I can only add: Go for it! This bargain box is a collection of Kuijken's interpretations of 14 of Haydn's symphonies: three earlier symphonies, then the six Paris symphonies, finally the five symphonies between the Paris and London sets. I wait eagerly for BMG/Deutsche Harmonia Mundi to reissue Kuijken's London set. Price does not matter, as far as I am concerned, nothing compares to Kuijken's direction. But the price is ridiculously low, so go for it!
My taste on Haydn? Before I have the 12 London symphonies with Eugen Jochum, good, spirited, although Jochum's forces are too heavy; his is a Haydn looking forward to the romantic era, a charming mix of Enlightenment and Romanticism.

PS: August 2006: If you search Amazon B000EBDCUA you will find the London symphonies to a nice price. Great!

Average customer rating: A superb milestone For the sheer pleasure of them all.... Antal Dorati's Claim To Fame A major milestone in recorded music, stunning achievement Dorati blazed the trail for Haydn interpreters

Haydn: The Symphonies Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sinfonia Concertante | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Haydn: The Complete Piano Sonatas Haydn: The String Quartets Chopin: The Piano Works Mozart: 46 Symphonies - Berlin Philharmonic / Karl Böhm Haydn: Complete Piano Trios ASIN: B0000042DP Release Date: 1997-06-24

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 1 In D Major - I. Presto
2. Symphony No. 1 In D Major - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 1 In D Major - III. Finale: Presto
4. Symphony No. 2 In C Major - I. Allegro
5. Symphony No. 2 In C Major - II. Andante
6. Symphony No. 2 In C Major - III. Finale: Presto
7. Symphony No. 3 In G Major - I. Allegro
8. Symphony No. 3 In G Major - II. Andante Moderato
9. Symphony No. 3 In G Major - Menuet E Trio
10. Symphony No. 3 In G Major - Finale: Alla Breve
11. Symphony No. 4 In D Major - I. Presto
12. Symphony No. 4 In D Major - II. Andante
13. Symphony No. 4 In D Major - III. Finale: Tempo Di Menuetto
14. Symphony No. 5 In A Major - I. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
15. Symphony No. 5 In A Major - II. Allegro
16. Symphony No. 5 In A Major - III. Menuet E Trio
17. Symphony No. 5 In A Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - I. Adagio-Allegro
2. Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - II. Adagio-Andante
3. Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - III. Menuet E Trio
4. Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - IV. Finale: Allegro
5. Symphony No. 7 In C Major - 'Le Midi' - I. Adagio-Allegro
6. Symphony No. 7 In C Major - 'Le Midi' - II. Recitativo: Adagio
7. Symphony No. 7 In C Major - 'Le Midi' - III. Menuetto E Trio
8. Symphony No. 7 In C Major - 'Le Midi' - IV. Finale: Allegro
9. Symphony No. 8 In G Major - 'Le Soir' - I. Allegro Molto
10. Symphony No. 8 In G Major - 'Le Soir' - II. Andante
11. Symphony No. 8 In G Major - 'Le Soir' - III. Menuetto E Trio
12. Symphony No. 8 In G Major - 'Le Soir' - IV. 'La Tempesta': Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 9 In C Major - I. Allegro Molto
2. Symphony No. 9 In C Major - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 9 In C Major - III. Finale: Menuetto-Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 10 In D Major - I. Allegro
5. Symphony No. 10 In D Major - II. Andante
6. Symphony No. 10 In D Major - III. Finale: Presto
7. Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - I. Adagio Cantabile
8. Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - II. Allegro
9. Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - III. Menuet E Trio
10. Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto
11. Symphony No. 12 In E Major - I. Allegro
12. Symphony No. 12 In E Major - II. Adagio
13. Symphony No. 12 In E Major - III. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 13 In D Major - I. Allegro Molto
2. Symphony No. 13 In D Major - II. Adagio Cantabile
3. Symphony No. 13 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio
4. Symphony No. 13 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Molto
5. Symphony No. 14 In A Major - I. Allegro Molto
6. Symphony No. 14 In A Major - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 14 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 14 In A Major - IV. Finale: Allegretto
9. Symphony No. 15 In D Major - I. Adagio-Presto-Adagio
10. Symphony No. 15 In D Major - II. Menuet E Trio
11. Symphony No. 15 In D Major - III. Andante
12. Symphony No. 15 In D Major - IV. Finale: Presto
13. Symphony No. 16 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
14. Symphony No. 16 In B Flat Major - II. Andante Ma Non Troppo
15. Symphony No. 16 In B Flat Major - III. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 17 In F Major - I. Allegro
2. Symphony No. 17 In F Major - II. Andante Ma Non Troppo
3. Symphony No. 17 In F Major - III. Finale: Allegro Molto
4. Symphony No. 18 In G Major - I. Andante Moderato
5. Symphony No. 18 In G Major - II. Allegro Molto
6. Symphony No. 18 In G Major - III. Tempo Di Menuet
7. Symphony No. 19 In D Major - I. Allegro Molto
8. Symphony No. 19 In D Major - II. Andante
9. Symphony No. 19 In D Major - III. Presto
10. Symphony No. 20 In C Major - I. Allegro Molto
11. Symphony No. 20 In C Major - II. Andante Cantabile
12. Symphony No. 20 In C Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
13. Symphony No. 20 In C Major - IV. Presto
14. Symphony No. 21 In A Major - I. Adagio
15. Symphony No. 21 In A Major - II. Presto
16. Symphony No. 21 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
17. Symphony No. 21 In A Major - IV. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - I. Adagio
2. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - II. Presto
3. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - III. Menuetto E Trio
4. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - IV. Presto
5. Symphony No. 23 In G Major - I. Allegro
6. Symphony No. 23 In G Major - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 23 In G Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
8. Symphony No. 23 In G Major - IV. Presto Assai
9. Symphony No. 24 In D Major - I. Allegro
10. Symphony No. 24 In D Major - II. Adagio
11. Symphony No. 24 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
12. Symphony No. 24 In D Major - IV. Allegro
13. Symphony No. 25 In C Major - I. Adagio
14. Symphony No. 25 In C Major - II. Menuetto E Trio
15. Symphony No. 25 In C Major - III. Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 26 In D Minor - 'Lamentatione' - I. Allegro Assai Con Spirito
2. Symphony No. 26 In D Minor - 'Lamentatione' - II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 26 In D Minor - 'Lamentatione' - III. Menuetto E Trio
4. Symphony No. 27 In G Major - I. Allegro Molto
5. Symphony No. 27 In G Major - II. Andante Siciliano
6. Symphony No. 27 In G Major - III. Presto
7. Symphony No. 28 In A Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
8. Symphony No. 28 In A Major - II. Poco Adagio
9. Symphony No. 28 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro Molto
10. Symphony No. 28 In A Major - IV. Presto Assai
11. Symphony No. 29 In E Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
12. Symphony No. 29 In E Major - II. Andante
13. Symphony No. 29 In E Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
14. Symphony No. 29 In E Major - IV. Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 30 In C Major - 'Alleluja' - I. Allegro
2. Symphony No. 30 In C Major - 'Alleluja' - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 30 In C Major - 'Alleluja' - III. Tempo Di Menuet, Piu Tosto Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - I. Allegro
5. Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - II. Adagio
6. Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - III. Menuetto E Trio
7. Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - IV. Moderato Molto
8. Symphony No. 32 In C Major - I. Allegro Molto
9. Symphony No. 32 In C Major - II. Menuetto E Trio
10. Symphony No. 32 In C Major - III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
11. Symphony No. 32 In C Major - IV. Presto
12. Symphony No. 33 In C Major - I. Vivace
13. Symphony No. 33 In C Major - II. Andante
14. Symphony No. 33 In C Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
15. Symphony No. 33 In C Major - IV. Allegro

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - I. Adagio
2. Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - II. Allegro
3. Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio
4. Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - IV. Presto Assai
5. Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
6. Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - IV. Presto
9. Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - I. Vivace
10. Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio
11. Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
12. Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - IV. Allegro-Presto
13. Symphony No. 37 In C Major - I. Presto
14. Symphony No. 37 In C Major - II. Menuet E Trio
15. Symphony No. 37 In C Major - III. Andante
16. Symphony No. 37 In C Major - IV. Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - I. Allegro Di Molto
2. Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - II. Andante Molto
3. Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegro
4. Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto
5. Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - I. Allegro Assai
6. Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - III. Menuet E Trio
8. Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - IV. Finale
9. Symphony No. 40 In F Major - I. Allegro
10. Symphony No. 40 In F Major - II. Andante Piu Tosto Allegretto
11. Symphony No. 40 In F Major - III. Menuet E Trio
12. Symphony No. 40 In F Major - IV. Finale: Fuga
13. Symphony No. 41 In C Major - I. Allegro Con Spirito
14. Symphony No. 41 In C Major - II. Un Poco Andante
15. Symphony No. 41 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
16. Symphony No. 41 In C Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 42 In D Major - I. Moderato E Maestoso
2. Symphony No. 42 In D Major - II. Andantino E Cantabile
3. Symphony No. 42 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 42 In D Major - IV. Finale: Scherzando E Presto
5. Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - I. Allegro
6. Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - II. Adagio
7. Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - III. Menuetto E Trio
8. Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - IV. Finale: Allegro
9. Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - I. Allegro Con Brio
10. Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - II. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto Canone In...
11. Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - III. Adagio
12. Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - IV. Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - I. Allegro Assai
2. Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - IV. Finale: Presto E Adagio
5. Symphony No. 46 In B Major - I. Vivace
6. Symphony No. 46 In B Major - II. Poco Adagio
7. Symphony No. 46 In B Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 46 In B Major - IV. Finale: Presto E Scherzando
9. Symphony No. 47 In G Major - I. Allegro
10. Symphony No. 47 In G Major - II. Un Poco Adagio, Cantabile
11. Symphony No. 47 In G Major - III. Menuet E Trio Al Roverso
12. Symphony No. 47 In G Major - IV. Finale: Presto Assai

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - I. Allegro
2. Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - III. Menuet E Trio
4. Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - IV. Finale: Allegro
5. Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - I. Adagio
6. Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - II. Allegro Di Molto
7. Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - III. Menuet E Trio
8. Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - IV. Finale: Presto
9. Symphony No. 50 In C Major - I. Adagio E Maestoso
10. Symphony No. 50 In C Major - II. Andante Moderato
11. Symphony No. 50 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
12. Symphony No. 50 In C Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - I. Vivace
2. Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - III. Menuet, Trio I, Trio II
4. Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Allegro
5. Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - I. Allegro Assai Con Brio
6. Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - IV. Finale: Presto
9. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - I. Largo Maestoso-Vivace
10. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - II. Andante
11. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - III. Menuetto E Trio
12. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 54 In G Major - I. Adagio Maestoso-Presto
2. Symphony No. 54 In G Major - II. Adagio Assai
3. Symphony No. 54 In G Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 54 In G Major - IV. Finale: Presto
5. Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - I. Allegro Di Molto
6. Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - II. Adagio, Ma...
7. Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - III. Menuetto E Trio
8. Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - IV. Finale: Presto
9. Symphony No. 56 In C Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
10. Symphony No. 56 In C Major - II. Adagio
11. Symphony No. 56 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
12. Symphony No. 56 In C Major - IV. Finale: Prestissimo

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 57 In D Major - I. Adagio-[Allegro]
2. Symphony No. 57 In D Major - II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 57 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 57 In D Major - IV. Finale: Prestissimo
5. Symphony No. 58 In F Major - I. Allegro
6. Symphony No. 58 In F Major - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 58 In F Major - III. Menuet Alla Zoppa E Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 58 In F Major - IV. Finale: Presto
9. Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - I. Presto
10. Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - II. Andante O Piu Tosto Allegretto
11. Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - III. Menuet E Trio
12. Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - IV. Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - I. Adagio
2. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - III. Menuetto E Trio
4. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - IV. Presto
5. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - V. Adagio (Di Lamentatione)
6. Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - VI. Finale: Prestissimo
7. Symphony No. 61 In D Major - I. Vivace
8. Symphony No. 61 In D Major - II. Adagio
9. Symphony No. 61 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
10. Symphony No. 61 In D Major - IV. Prestissimo
11. Symphony No. 62 In D Major - I. Allegro
12. Symphony No. 62 In D Major - II. Allegretto
13. Symphony No. 62 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
14. Symphony No. 62 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - I. Allegro
2. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - II. Allegretto O Piu Tosto Allegro
3. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - III. Menuet E Trio
4. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - IV. Finale: Presto
5. Symphony No. 64 In A Major - I. Allegro Con Spirito
6. Symphony No. 64 In A Major - II. Largo
7. Symphony No. 64 In A Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 64 In A Major - IV. Finale: Presto
9. Symphony No. 65 In A Major - I. Vivace E Con Spirito
10. Symphony No. 65 In A Major - II. Andante
11. Symphony No. 65 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
12. Symphony No. 65 In A Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Con Brio
2. Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
4. Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Scherzando E Presto
5. Symphony No. 67 In F Major - I. Presto
6. Symphony No. 67 In F Major - II. Adagio
7. Symphony No. 67 In F Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
8. Symphony No. 67 In F Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto-Adagio E Cantabile
9. Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - I. Vivace
10. Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - II. Menuetto E Trio
11. Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - III. Adagio Cantabile
12. Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - I. Vivace
2. Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - II. Un Poco Adagio Piu Tosto Andante
3. Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - III. Menuetto E Trio
4. Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - IV. Finale: Presto
5. Symphony No. 70 In D Major - I. Vivace Con Brio
6. Symphony No. 70 In D Major - II. Specie D'un Canone In Contrapunto Doppio: Andante
7. Symphony No. 70 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 70 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Brio
9. Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
10. Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
11. Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - III. Menuet E Trio
12. Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 72 In D Major - I. Allegro
2. Symphony No. 72 In D Major - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 72 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
4. Symphony No. 72 In D Major - IV. Thema Con Variazioni: Andante-Presto
5. Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - I. Adagio-Allegro
6. Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - IV. La Chasse: Presto
9. Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - I. Vivace Assai
10. Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio Cantabile
11. Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
12. Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 75 In D Major - I. Grave-Presto
2. Symphony No. 75 In D Major - II. Poco Adagio
3. Symphony No. 75 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 75 In D Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
5. Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - I. Allegro
6. Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo
7. Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
9. Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - I. Vivace
10. Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - II. Andante Sostenuto
11. Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
12. Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Spiritoso

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - I. Vivace
2. Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - IV. Finale: Presto
5. Symphony No. 79 In F Major - I. Allegro Con Spirito
6. Symphony No. 79 In F Major - II. Adagio Cantabile
7. Symphony No. 79 In F Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 79 In F Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
9. Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - I. Allegro Spiritoso
10. Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - II. Adagio
11. Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio
12. Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 81 In G Major - I. Vivace
2. Symphony No. 81 In G Major - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 81 In G Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 81 In G Major - IV. Finale: Allegro, Ma Non Troppo
5. Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - I. Vivace Assai
6. Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - II. Allegretto
7. Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - III. Menuetto E Trio
8. Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - IV. Finale: Vivace
9. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - I. Allegro Spiritoso
10. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - II. Andante
11. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
12. Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - I. Largo-Allegro
2. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
5. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - I. Adagio-Vivace
6. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - II. Romance: Allegretto
7. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - IV. Finale: Presto
9. Symphony No. 86 In D Major - I. Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso
10. Symphony No. 86 In D Major - II. Capriccio: Largo
11. Symphony No. 86 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
12. Symphony No. 86 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 87 In A Major - I. Vivace
2. Symphony No. 87 In A Major - II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 87 In A Major - III. Menuet E Trio
4. Symphony No. 87 In A Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
5. Symphony No. 88 In G Major - I. Adagio-Allegro
6. Symphony No. 88 In G Major - II. Largo
7. Symphony No. 88 In G Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 88 In G Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
9. Symphony No. 89 In F Major - I. Vivace
10. Symphony No. 89 In F Major - II. Andante Con Moto
11. Symphony No. 89 In F Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
12. Symphony No. 89 In F Major - IV. Finale: Vivace Assai

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 90 In C Major - I. Adagio-Allegro Assai
2. Symphony No. 90 In C Major - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 90 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
4. Symphony No. 90 In C Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Assai
5. Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - I. Largo-Allegro Assai
6. Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
9. Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - I. Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso
10. Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - II. Adagio
11. Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
12. Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 93 In D Major - I. Adagio-Allegro Assai
2. Symphony No. 93 In D Major - II. Largo Cantabile
3. Symphony No. 93 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
4. Symphony No. 93 In D Major - IV. Finale: Presto Ma Non Troppo
5. Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - I. Adagio-Vivace Assai
6. Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegro...
8. Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto
9. Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - I. Allegro Moderato
10. Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - II. Andante Cantabile
11. Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - III. Menuet E Trio
12. Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - I. Adagio-Allegro
2. Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - IV. Finale: Vivace
5. Symphony No. 97 In C Major - I. Adagio-Vivace
6. Symphony No. 97 In C Major - II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
7. Symphony No. 97 In C Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 97 In C Major - IV. Finale: Presto Assai
9. Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - I. Adagio-Allegro
10. Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
11. Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
12. Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - I. Adagio-Vivace Assai
2. Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
5. Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - I. Adagio-Allegro
6. Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - II. Allegretto
7. Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Moderato
8. Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - IV. Finale: Presto
9. Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
10. Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major - II. Andante
11. Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major - III. Allegro Con Spirito

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - I. Adagio-Presto
2. Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - II. Andante
3. Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
4. Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - IV. Finale: Vivace
5. Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - I. Largo-Vivace
6. Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
7. Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
8. Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto
9. Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
10. Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major - II. Andante
11. Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major - III. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - I. Adagio-Allegro Con Spirito
2. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - II. Andante, Piu Tosto Allegretto
3. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - III. Menuetto E Trio
4. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
5. Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - I. Adagio-Allegro
6. Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
8. Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - IV. Finale: Spiritoso
9. Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Molto
10. Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - II. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
11. Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - III. Andante
12. Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

1. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) - I. Presto
2. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) - II. Andante Grazioso
3. Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) - III. Finale: Presto
4. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - Alternative Ending A - Finale. Capriccio: Moderato
5. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - Alternative Ending C - Presto
6. Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - Alternative Ending D - 'Overture In D': Presto
7. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - I. Allegro
8. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - II. Allegretto 'La Roxelane'
9. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
10. Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - IV. Finale: Prestissimo
11. Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - Alternative Ending - Finale: Allegro Con Spirito

Amazon.com

Another monument in the history of recording, this is the only set of Haydn symphonies that ever reached completion, and the performances are generally so good as to bear comparison with many of the best individual performances. The music itself is astounding--107 symphonies, all of them good, many of them shattering masterpieces. Haydn invented the Classical style, which, along with the contributions from his friend Mozart and his student Beethoven, became the standard by which all future music was measured. At a budget price, owning this set is like being able to have your own authentic copy of the "Mona Lisa" for a couple hundred dollars. Awesome! --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

A superb milestone.......2007-05-01

Antal Dorati's pioneering, complete cycle of Haydn's symphonies is a milestone in recording history. Here it is incarnated on 33 CDs. What you get are outstanding, superb performances. The orchestra - Hungarica Philharmonia - is just wonderful, and the interpretations are remarkable in their attention to detail and structure. In addition, the Decca analogue sound has never been better than here. The booklet is also excellent.

Dorati's pioneering efforts included also the Haydn operas, which recently have been collected and released in two boxes from Philips, and the 24 Minuets (Decca).

What about the competition, then? Adam Fischer's Haydn project on Nimbus offers also a complete cycle, now on Brilliant Classics at a bargain price for a very big box with 33 CDs and a brief booklet. Well, for one thing, Dorati's set is the classic cycle. Further, Dorati's readings are less extravagant than Fischer's - and in my view preferable. The sound is also better in the earlier Dorati set: a warm analogue sound in contrast to Fischer's chilly, all-digital sound, which also is very uneven. But Fischer's Haydn is less expensive: you can get his cycle for less than $100 from second-hand dealers. Despite that, Dorati's cycle should be your first choice. Moreover, if shelf space is an issue, the Dorati box is one inch slimmer and a half inch less tall.

Furthermore, there are selections of symphonies from Jochum (DG) and Scherchen (DG), of which I hold the latter in higher esteem due to its idiosyncrasy. In retrospect, however, Dorati's complete cycle has a unique classic status and is as such unchallenged. Thus I warmly recommend it as a part of the foundation of your collection in addition to Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mahler, and Mozart symphony cycles, because this is delightful music that will last for a lifetime on a desert island.

[Note: this box is available brand new at amazon.co.uk, for £98.87.]

For the sheer pleasure of them all...........2006-11-11

In the mid seventies, my father purchased all of what had been released of this cycle on vinyl LP. As vinyl goes, the London discs were first rate, and a prized possession.

I lost the vinyl collection during a move in the mid 80's. It was an emotional impact; I had cherished them as a child, and as a gift, irreplaceable.

This release is true to my memory, and now I have the entire cycle.

I've performed many of these in various orchestras and loved them all.

There's a fresh energy to the performances, and an elegance to the collection quite rare and delightful.

As a set, it's actually quite affordable considering it's under $6 per disc, or under $2 per symphony.

Antal Dorati's Claim To Fame.......2005-10-14

If it wasn't for this massive recording project, Hungarian-born conductor Antal Dorati would not have been acknowledged as a first-classconductor at a time when such giants as Leopold Stokowski, Herbert Von Karajan, George Solti and Leonard Bernstein were still conducting. Dorati is an exemplary exponent of classical music, which is also to say Classical Era music (1750-1800). Nevertheless, even if Dorati has a superb touch for this kind of repertoire, he is equally as brilliant in 20th century music and Romantic Era music, as his Tchaikovsky symphonies and ballets have proven. At an expensive price, this recording is still worth it. It's a legend in recorded history of classical music. No other conductor dared to take on such a monumental project as to record all 100 and plus symphonies of Franz Joseph Haydn, the composer who by definition began the movement of Classical Era music. It was Mozart, who was his younger friend, that is better known today for this kind of music and moreover, musicologists believe he refined and perfected the style. But don't underestimate Papa Haydn. His music is beautiful, bursting with energy and lightness, elegance, warmth and melodic harmony that is so refreshing to hear especially in our own time which is full of stress.

Haydn's symphonies are not all similar sounding. Each symphony was unique, like the hand prints on people. Yes, at times they do tend to sound the same, possibly because so many of them were in the key of D. Nevertheless, they are music of individual merit. As his symphonies approached its later years and maturation, Haydn employed slights of ear and orchestral innovations that were considered new and bold in his time. The "surprise" in his "Surprise Symphony" is a thunderous "bang" in fortissimo by the orchestra after a melody that is rather bland and sleepy (which to me sounds like "Mary Had A Little Lamb"). The "Clock" Symphony is measured in a kind of "tick-tock" beat and is very very elegant and memorable, as it conjures up the image of a Rococco clock or a clock museum. The Paris Symphonies are an Austrian-German man's "trip" to Paris and his interpretation of French music. It sounds nothing at all like French music at the time although at times it nearly slips into the slow grandeur of the music of Baroque master Jean Baptiste Lully. The London Symphonies are among his best, with a kind of majesty and pomp typically associated with English royalty. If you listen carefully it's in the music. A similar thing occurs in the music to the "Oxford" Symphony. Haydn had visited Oxford to teach music and was awarded a doctorate. He composed music for that special event and the music is brooding, intellectual and somehow very very English.

Antal Dorati and his formidable Hungarica Philharmonica is at their very best in this set. The sound is crisp, gleaming and unbeatable. Even if you get the individualized sets of these symphonies, you will be treating yourself to some top-notch classical music. A must have for fans of Antal Dorati.

A major milestone in recorded music, stunning achievement.......2005-03-29

This complete cycle of the Symphonies of F.J. Haydn heralded a new era in recorded music. Everything about the project was first rate. The sound was among Decca's best. The playing of the little known Philharmonia Hungarica was close to perfect. Dorati's interpretations never disappointed. To top it off, Decca offered the cycle at budget prices and threw in unprecedented notes from H.C. Robbins Landon.

Many would comment "once you've heard one, you've heard them all" when asked about Haydn's vast symphonic output. They could not be more wrong. There isn't a dull symphony or poor performance in the lot. Try such unknowns as #26, or #33, or #51 and #52, to name a few of my lesser known favorites.

Those familiar with Haydn's more well known symphonies, such as the London Symphonies (93-104) were even astonished to find Dorati's performances giving more formidable orchestras and conductors a run for their money.

So what can be said of the set 30 years later?

Everything said earlier still stands, including the original liner notes. Only Graham Johnson's scrupulous notes with his various Hyperion lieder sets surpass Landon's astounding commentary. The digital transfers are from the late 80s, so they are not the best, but still quite serviceable. And the price is still quite reasonable.

Beware, though, that these are not period instruments. Dorati does use "period forces" as much as possible, meaning the number of instruments closely matches what would have been used originally.

So why do I say this set "heralded a new era in recorded music"? Because after the resounding success it enjoyed, many "complete" works projects of similar or greater magnitude got their chance. I doubt we would have any where near the volumes of "complete sets" we now enjoy had it not been for Dorati and Decca's Haydn cycle.

In short, a fabulous set that I would never part with.

Dorati blazed the trail for Haydn interpreters.......2004-11-12

I've owned this complete set of Haydn symphonies for at least a decade or more. While I enjoy period instrument sound and performance practice, you cannot get a complete set on period instruments (I was hoping Hogwood would finish his cycle but I understand it wasn't to be). In all honesty, I think the best period instrument interpretations outdo the modern instrument recordings in sheer energy amd agility, but in respect of modern instruments, Dorati, the pioneer, does an extraordinary job of bringing out the essential flavor and energy that was Haydn's symphonies. I don't like mixing and matching various orchestras and conductors, so buying this 32 CD set gets you all 104+ symphonies in one tidy package. The sound quality is very good considering the times, with a very forward midrange.

Average customer rating: master performance of music with historic value as well!! Too Romantic? Haydn y Karajan symphonies Parisiennes

Haydn: 6 "Paris" Symphonies Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Haydn: 12 Londoner Symphonien [Germany] 4 Symphonies / Variations Haydn: The 12 "London" Symphonies Brahms: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3 ASIN: B000001GNT Release Date: 1995-07-18

Tracks:

1. Symphony In C Major Hob. I:82 'L'Ours': 1. Vivace assai
2. Symphony In C Major Hob. I:82 'L'Ours': 2. Allegretto
3. Symphony In C Major Hob. I:82 'L'Ours': 3. Menuet - Trio - Menuet
4. Symphony In C Major Hob. I:82 'L'Ours': 4. Finale. Vivace
5. Symphony In G Minor Hob. I:83 'La Poule': 1. Allegro spiritoso
6. Symphony In G Minor Hob. I:83 'La Poule': 2. Andante
7. Symphony In G Minor Hob. I:83 'La Poule': 3. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio - Menuet
8. Symphony In G Minor Hob. I:83 'La Poule': 4. Finale. Vivace
9. Symphony In A Major Hob. I:87: 1. Vivace
10. Symphony In A Major Hob. I:87: 2. Adagio
11. Symphony In A Major Hob. I:87: 3. Menuet -- Trio -- Menuet
12. Symphony In A Major Hob. I:87: 4. Finale -- Vivace

Tracks:

1. Symphony In E Flat Major, Hob. I: 84: 1. Largo - Allegro
2. Symphony In E Flat Major, Hob. I: 84: 2. Andante
3. Symphony In E Flat Major, Hob. I: 84: 3. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio - Menuet
4. Symphony In E Flat Major, Hob. I: 84: 4. Finale. Vivace
5. Symphony In B Flat Major Hob. I: 85 'La Reine': 1. Adagio - Vivace
6. Symphony In B Flat Major Hob. I: 85 'La Reine': 2. Romance. Allegretto
7. Symphony In B Flat Major Hob. I: 85 'La Reine': 3. Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio - Menuetto
8. Symphony In B Flat Major Hob. I: 85 'La Reine': 4. Finale. Presto
9. Symphony In D Major Hob. I: 86: I. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
10. Symphony In D Major Hob. I: 86: II. Capriccio. Largo
11. Symphony In D Major Hob. I: 86: III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio - Menuet
12. Symphony In D Major Hob. I: 86: IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito

Amazon.com

Late in his career, Herbert von Karajan developed an interest in Haydn, a composer whose music he had virtually ignored. Actually, Karajan wasn't much of a Mozart conductor either; his interests began with Beethoven. And so when he conducted Haydn, he emphasized the connection with Beethoven, and it works very well. Beethoven owed a lot to his former teacher--more than he was willing to admit--and Karajan's interpretations are full of symphonic grandeur and performed with great enthusiasm. The music itself is glorious. Just listen to the trumpets and horns blaze out in the finale of Symphony No. 82, The Bear, and you'll be hooked. Promise. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

master performance of music with historic value as well!!.......2006-11-16

First, note that i am a relative beginner in classical music, so as a result, my interpretation of this music is based on this recording alone.

Second, that being said, i am eagerly awaiting haydn's complete symphonies conducted by Dorati to arrive. this is how much of an impression these works have made on me! i look forward to comparing the two interpretations.

Third, symphony #85 "la reine" was one of Queen Marie-Antoinette's favorites. I mention this for a few reasons. One, I am a bit of a history buff and enjoy learning about history, thus this gives me a point of reference for the composer's contempories and a sense of what is happening on the streets of Paris while this wonderful music is being performed. Furthermore, at the time of writing this review, the movie, "Marie-Antoinette" was in theatres, and yes i did see this one; although, at the time of purchase, I did not know about the connection. This has given me a fresh desire to revisit some history.

Fourth, frankly, the only good review is the one written in spanish which may be an obsticle to some, however he does mention that the Bernstein recording with the NYP is good, so that may be one to compare as well. The snob and the french reviews require no explanation.

Now, to the music. In a word: glorious. the music is full, rich, and played with fervent emotion that stirs my soul. Being a novice, I must say that most of my preferences for various works result from what moves me and where my mind goes with the music. This 2 CD set is a gem and I highly recommend it.

I have given the piece 5 stars for three reasons: a) my personal response to the music itself, b) the paucity of reviews for this recording and c) the quality of the conductor and orchestra.

Too Romantic?.......2002-09-25

Karajan's a great conductor, to be sure, but this rendition of Haydn's Paris symphonies leaves me unsatisfied. The tempos on some of the minuets are *way* too slow. Of course, I cut my symphonic-Haydn teeth on the Marriner/ASMF performances available on Philips DUO, which I recommend. It also sounds as if the Berlin Philharmonic might be a bit too big for these works, or maybe it's just the sonics of this 1981 recording. In any event, I find this interpretation much too Romantic for Joseph Haydn, the epitome of Classicism.
Karajan's and the BPO's performance of the Adagio of No. 87 is not bad, though.

Haydn y Karajan.......2000-05-27

Este doble de las Sinfonías de Haydn por Karajan, nos demuestra una vez más la excepcional calidad interpretativa que Karajan desarrollo con los berlineses, es bien conocida versión de La Creación (Karajan-Berlín) y altamente alabada por los críticos de todo el mundo. La combinación realmente funciona maravillosamente en la obra de Haydn.

El Haydn de Karajan suena muy fino con trazos muy elegantes con un espíritu brillante y fresco, las cuerdas de la Berlín están sorprendentemente bien balanceadas y rítmicamente activas. Las obras de Haydn son más ligeras que las siguientes: 88, 89, 90, 91, 92 y las Sinfonías londinenses (93 a la 104) pero no de menor belleza, la Sinfonía No. 86 debe ser sin lugar a dudas una de las obras más briosas y optimistas del gran maestro.

PD.- Las versiones de Leonard Bernstein con la New York Philharmonic, son otra excelente opción de las Sinfonías Parisinas.

symphonies Parisiennes.......2000-02-01

Monsieur Gerard Gaudicheau 1,rue du Poulfank 56470 Saint-Philibert (France)

Average customer rating:

Franz Joseph Haydn: Paris Symphonies Manufacturer: EMI Classics Imports ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000002SEH Release Date: 1997-01-21

Tracks:

1. Sym No.82 in C, 'The Bear': I. Vivace Assai
2. Sym No.82 in C, 'The Bear': II. Allegretto
3. Sym No.82 in C, 'The Bear': III. Menuet
4. Sym No.82 in C, 'The Bear': IV. Finale (Vivace)
5. Sym No.83 in g, 'La Poule': I. Allegro Spiritoso
6. Sym No.83 in g, 'La Poule': II. Andante
7. Sym No.83 in g, 'La Poule': III. Menuetto (Allegretto)
8. Sym No.83 in g, 'La Poule': IV. Finale (Vivace)
9. Sym No.84 in E flat: I. Largo-Allegro
10. Sym No.84 in E flat: II. Andante
11. Sym No.84 in E flat: III. Menuet (Allegretto)
12. Sym No.84 in E flat: IV. Finale (Vivace)

Tracks:

1. Sym No.85 in B flat, 'La Reine': I. Adagio-Vivace
2. Sym No.85 in B flat, 'La Reine': II. Romanze (Allegretto)
3. Sym No.85 in B flat, 'La Reine': III. Menuet (Allegretto)
4. Sym No.85 in B flat, 'La Reine': IV. Finale (Presto)
5. Sym No.86 in D: I. Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso
6. Sym No.86 in D: II. Capriccio-Largo
7. Sym No.86 in D: III. Menuet (Allegretto)
8. Sym No.86 in D: IV. Finale (Allegro Con Spirito)
9. Sym No.87 in A: I. Vivace
10. Sym No.87 in A: II. Adagio
11. Sym No.87 in A: III. Menuet
12. Sym No.87 in A: IV. Finale (Vivace)

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