Haydn: (24) Minuets

Advantages: Original instruments, classical greek myth
Disadvantages: Serious and tragic

..., Austria on 31 March 1732 and died in Vienna on 31 May 1809. He composed 24 operas, of which Orpheus and Eurodice was the last, although never gained notarity for this genre. Haydn is probably better known for his introduction and development of the genre of string quartets. Conductor: Christopher Hogwood Christopher Hogwood founded the Academy of Ancient music in 1973 and conducts repertoire ranging from the baroque to contemporary. Performers: Cecilia Bartoli: Euridice & Genio Uwe Heilmann: Orfeo Ildebrando D’Arcangelo: Creonte Andrea Silvestrelli: Pluto Roberto Scaltriti: Corista I Jose Fardilha: Corista II Colin Campbell: Corista III James Oxley: Corista IV Angela Kazimierczuk: Baccante Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music Label: L'Oiseau-Lyre Released: March 1, 1997 Price: Approximately £25.99 My... Read review

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...Lief Ove Andsnes predeeded his highly acclaimed recording of three Haydn piano concertos with this delightful recording of five piano sonatas, also available on EMI. They are the sonatas 24, 30, 32, 33 and 44. They are not very long in duration, but they have spikey wit, charm and are cheerful. Andsnes brings them off brilliantly. His judgement of tempo and pedalling makes these a joy to hear. He is supported by a warm but very clear recording. The piano tone is realistic and should be joy to all who love the piano. A highlight recording of 1999.... Read review

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Advantages: Exciting and moving performance, fine singers, orchestra and conductor
Disadvantages: None really

...Introduction: There is nothing to beat the thrill of a top quality live concert. Once in a while an audience will get drawn into the music, creating an unbeatable emotionally meaningful experience. It doesn't happen often, even with the best combination of artists, one can still fail to press that "X Factor" button that provides everything needed for something special. It happens even less frequently in the recording studio, and so when both the concert AND the resulting CD produce a performance which captures that special thrill - you know that you've got a special event in your hands. One of the things I really enjoy doing is persuading people to try music they might not otherwise have explored and when it comes to Joseph Haydn - this is the recording which makes me jump around my friends and acquaintances with the over... Read review

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