Joseph Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 1-16

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 1 in D major, H. 1/1
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

2. Symphony No. 2 in C major, H. 1/2
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

3. Symphony No. 3 in G major, H. 1/3
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

4. Symphony No. 4 in D major, H. 1/4
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

5. Symphony No. 5 in A major, H. 1/5
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

6. Symphony No. 6 in D major ("Le Matin"), H. 1/6
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia with Erwin Ramor, Zoltan Thirring
Conducted by Antal Dorati

7. Symphony No. 7 in C major ("Le midi"), H. 1/7
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia with Jiri Gerlich, Bela Lorant, Erwin Ramor, Zoltan Thirring
Conducted by Antal Dorati

8. Symphony No. 8 in G major (Le soir), H. 1/8
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia with Laszlo Beranyai, Jiri Gerlich, Bela Lorant, Erwin Ramor, Zoltan Thirring
Conducted by Antal Dorati

9. Symphony No. 9 in C major, H. 1/9
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

10. Symphony No. 10 in D major, H. 1/10
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

11. Symphony No. 11 in E flat major, H. 1/11
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

12. Symphony No. 12 in E major, H. 1/12
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

13. Symphony No. 13 in D major, H. 1/13
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

14. Symphony No. 14 in A major, H. 1/14
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

15. Symphony No. 15 in D major, H. 1/15
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

16. Symphony No. 16 in B flat major, H. 1/16
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Hungarica Philharmonia
Conducted by Antal Dorati

Tracks:

Symphony No.1 In D Major: I. Presto
Symphony No.1 In D Major: II. Andante
Symphony No.1 In D Major: III. Finale: Presto
Symphony No.2 In C Major: I. Allegro
Symphony No.2 In C Major: II. Andante
Symphony No.2 In C Major: III. Finale: Presto
Symphony No.3 In G Major: I. Allegro
Symphony No.3 In G Major: II. Andante moderato
Symphony No.3 In G Major: III. Menuet & Trio
Symphony No.3 In G Major: IV. Alla breve (Allegro)
Symphony No.4 In D Major: I. Presto
Symphony No.4 In D Major: II. Andante
Symphony No.4 In D Major: III. Finale: Tempo di Menuetto
Symphony No.5 In A Major: I. Addagio, ma non troppo
Symphony No.5 In A Major: II. Allegro
Symphony No.5 In A Major: III. Minuet & Trio
Symphony No.5 In A Major: IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No.6 In D Major 'Le Matin': I. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony No.6 In D Major 'Le Matin': II. Adagio - Andante - Adagio
Symphony No.6 In D Major 'Le Matin': III. Menuet & Trio
IV. Finale: Allegro
Symphony No.7 In C Major 'Le Midi': I. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony No.7 In C Major 'Le Midi': II. Recitativo: Adagio - Adagio
Symphony No.7 In C Major 'Le Midi': III. Menuet & Trio
Symphony No.7 In C Major 'Le Midi': IV. Finale: Allegro
Symphony No.8 In G Major 'Le Soir': I. Allegro molto
Symphony No.8 In G Major 'Le Soir': II. Andante
Symphony No.8 In G Major 'Le Soir': III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony No.8 In G Major 'Le Soir': IV. La Tempesta: Presta

Tracks:

Symphony No.9 In C Major: I. Allegro molto
Symphony No.9 In C Major: II. Andante
Symphony No.9 In C Major: III. Finale - Menuetto & Trio
Symphony No.10 In D Major: I. Allegro
Symphony No.10 In D Major: II. Andante
Symphony No.10 In D Major: III. Finale: Presto
Symphony No.11 In E-Flat Major: I. Adagio cantabile
II. Allegro
Symphony No.11 In E-Flat Major: III. Minuet & Trio
Symphony No.11 In E-Flat Major: IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No.12 In E Major: I. Allegro
Symphony No.12 In E Major: II. Adagio
Symphony No.12 In E Major: III. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No.13 In D Major: I. Allegro molto
Symphony No.13 In D Major: II. Adagio cantabile
Symphony No.13 In D Major: III. Menuet & Trio
Symphony No.13 In D Major: IV. Finale: Allegro molto
Symphony No.14 In A Major: I. Allegro Molto
Symphony No.14 In A Major: II. Andante
Symphony No.14 In A Major: III. Menuetto & Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No.14 In A Major: IV. Finale: Allegro
Symphony No.15 In D Major: I. Adagio - Presto - Adagio
Symphony No.15 In D Major: II. Menuet & Trio
Symphony No.15 In D Major: III. Andante
Symphony No.15 In D Major: IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No.16 In B-Flat Major: I. Allegro
Symphony No.16 In B-Flat Major: II. Andante
Symphony No.16 In B-Flat Major: III. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No.17 In F Major: I. Allegro
Symphony No.17 In F Major: II. Andante, ma non troppo
Symphony No.17 In F Major: III. Finale: Allegro molto
Symphony No.18 In G Major: I. Andante moderato
Symphony No.18 In G Major: II. Allegro molto
Symphony No.18 In G Major: III. Tempo di menuet
Symphony No.19 In D Major: I. Allegro molto
Symphony No.19 In D Major: II. Andante
Symphony No.19 In D Major: III. Presto
Symphony No.20 In C Major: I. Allegro molto
Symphony No.20 In C Major: II. Andante cantabile
Symphony No.20 In C Major: III. Menuet & Trio
Symphony No.20 In C Major: IV. Presto

Customer Reviews:

Worth acquiring at any price.......2007-02-23

Some say Haydn's ingenuity is even greater than that of Mozart's or Beethoven's. When listening to this brilliantly played set, I find myself becoming a convert of the belief. Haydn experimented with a variety of musical tools in these works. Surprising twists and turns are abundant. You will hear chamber serenade, harpsichord run, or violin solo in the most unexpected spots. Instruments are sometimes played in very unconventional ways resulting in exotic sounds - similar to what Berlioz and Mahler did later. Structure is toyed with in many symphonies, especially in the early ones.

In Austro-Hungrarian Orchestra, Adam Fischer finds an all-in chef's toolkit needed to cook these delightful ingredients. The woodwinds not only sing but also coo and meow. Strings melt your heart to a puddle with their exquisite pianissimo. Horns are expressive yet stylish. The whole orchestra knows how to knock themselves out when the music calls for it. The overall timbre is unlike any other orchestra I've ever heard, period or conventional. It's bright, edgy and folksy at the same time. It sounds like a virtuosic chamber ensemble rather than an orchestra except in the big symphonies. I believe the closest thing to their sound is Vienna Philharmonic playing Johann Strauss waltzes. Throw in a hint of gypsy flavor then it would be even closer.

Because this is a massive 33-CD set, there are inevitably a few imperfections. In a handful of spots the strings are not perfectly together. Adding to this, some of the violins have very distinctive tones which don't blend well with others when the music gets energetic. As to the engineering, some of the symphonies recorded early in the cycle are captured with too much reverberation, especially some London symphonies which sound soft-edged. But let me assure you the vast majority of the 100 plus symphonies have been recorded with crystal-clear brilliance.

One may find more sophisticated and smooth playing in some conventional performances (Colin Davis and Jochum) or crisper articulations in some period recordings (Bruggen and Pinnock). But Fischer and his hand-picked orchestra deliver more character and expressiveness than in any Haydn performances I've ever heard. Harnoncourt comes close but Fischer's set has more smiles. And his orchestra has the devilish ability to accommodate any mood Haydn's score throws at them - whether it's charm, wit, panache, or pathos. Their playing in slow movements is simply inimitable.

This set will be the source of joy for many Haydn lovers whether they are beginners just opening up the treasure chest or seasoned collectors with many other Haydn CDs. According to others' opinions, it compares favorably to Dorati's box, the only other complete set which I have not heard.

One final point - I wrote the review without the consideration of the price. In other words, this set is worth acquiring at any price.

It started in school... .......2006-02-26

One of my students found this recording because we were playing No. 20 in our orchestra class, and she wanted to hear it. Turns out to be quite a well-played and cleanly recorded cd, but to get to No. 20 one must also buy Nos. 1-19. It appears that this is one of a five-volume set of box sets comprising all of Papa Haydn's symphonic output. It's enjoyable, but I would have been happier if buying Nos. 15-20 had been an option.

A wonderful collection.......2000-03-29

This is the first volume in an 8 volume collection. You will have to wait until 10/2000 and 10/2001 for volumes 5 and 2 respectively. But it will be worth it! These discs are recent recordings and are full digital. The performances are very well done. I started my collection of Haydn symphonies here and will definitely finish out the set.

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Joseph Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 1-16

Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000041WN
Release Date: 1991-03-08

Average customer rating:

Pretty Damn Good
Great CD, specially the adagio.
It's No Louis Clark & the Royal Philharmonic... But it's ok
No So Great

Hooked on Classics 4: Baroque

Manufacturer: K-Tel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

Hooked on Classics 3: Journey Through the Classics
Hooked On Classics
More Hooked On Classics
Hooked on Classics
Hooked on Christmas

ASIN: B000000RYV
Release Date: 1992-05-08

Tracks:

Hooked On Baroque 2
Hooked On Adagio
Hooked On Gigue
Hooked On Fugue
Hooked On Handel
Hooked On Vivaldi
Hooked On Scarlatti
Hooked On Baroque 2 (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Pretty Damn Good.......2004-07-06

I received as a gift the box set of all four Hooked On Classics CD's. As an avid fan of classical music, I was quite shocked to hear DRUMS in the background! I didn't really know what the Hooked On Classics series was, so I didn't know what to expect. As such, I eventually got used to the percussion, and found that I liked the fourth CD the best of all of them. The drums are more tolerable, and the recording quality is much improved over the other volumes. The playing is superb; on par with any legitimate recording made by any professional orchestra. The selections are diverse, and the arrangements are refreshing. HOC 4 was my link to many of the full-length versions of the excerpts featured, and I especially like the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th tracks (the 8th track is simply an extended version of the 1st, which makes it a much better rendition). The harpsichord playing in the 7th track is outstanding, as are the arrangements for this track. The climax will give you chills. All in all, an excellent album. I give it four stars only because as a die-hard purist, I don't suppose Bach and Vivaldi and Scarlatti would be too happy if they were to hear percussion along with their music. It would be interesting to see what the tracks would sound like without this.

Great CD, specially the adagio........2004-01-28

I love this CD in particular, because it introduced me to various greatest hits of baroque. I used it to practice my music as a teenager. I recommed this to you, specially if you have kids, because the drum sounds, make it easier to listen to the new generations. I loved the Pachelbel, and the adagio part is Super Excellent.

It's No Louis Clark & the Royal Philharmonic... But it's ok.......2003-12-07

Back in 81 when I got the original Hooked on Classics record as a gift (which I still have), I discovered the beauty and power of classical music in a different way. Now, classical music makes up 1/3 of my music library because of that compilation of classics (thanks to Louis Clark and the Royal Philharmonic).

So would I say this volume 4 has the same effect? I'd answer no, but I did like tracks 2 & 7.

No So Great.......2003-10-29

Once again another pathetic attempt at recreating what Louis Clark did with the original Hooked on the Classics. He succeeded by getting many of us hooked to the classics...something this album probably can't and won't do.

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