Composer: Joseph Haydn
Orchestra: Danish National Chamber Orchestra
Conductor: Ádám Fischer
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8574519
Release: 2024
Size: 2.42 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Symphony No. 102 in B flat major
01. I. Largo – Vivace
02. II. Adagio
03. III. Menuetto. Allegro
04. IV. Finale. Presto
Symphony No. 103 in E flat major ‘Drum Roll’
05. I. Adagio – Allegro con spirito
06. II. Andante più tosto allegretto
07. III. Minuet – Trio
08. IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito
Symphony No. 104 in D major ‘London’
09. I. Adagio – Allegro
10. II. Andante
11. III. Menuetto. Allegro
12. IV. Finale. Spiritoso
The fourth volume in this series culminates in Haydn’s grandest symphonies, written during his second, triumphant visit to London. The works possess increased artistic weight and mark a transition from Viennese Classicism to Romanticism. In their profuse thematic writing, lyricism, wit and peasant-like evocations – some said to be rooted in Croatian melodies – they offer a kaleidoscopic tour-de-force of his symphonic genius at the zenith of his achievement. Once again, Adam Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra employ the best technical performance practice in their recordings.