Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer: Aisslin Nosky, Max Mandel
Orchestra: Handel and Haydn Society
Conductor: Harry Christophers
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Coro
Catalogue: COR16168
Release: 2018
Size: 1.45 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
Haydn: Symphony No. 49 in F minor ‘La Passione’
01. I. Adagio
02. II. Allegro di molto
03. III. Menuet & Trio
04. IV. Finale – Presto
Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola & Orchestra in E flat major, K364
05. I. Allegro maestoso
06. II. Andante
07. III. Presto
Haydn: Symphony No. 87 in A major
08. I. Vivace
09. II. Adagio
10. III. Menuet & Trio
11. IV. Finale – Vivace
The Handel and Haydn Society presents one of Haydn’s early Sturm und Drang (storm and stress) symphonies – No.49 in F minor, more commonly known as ‘La Passione’ because of its dark, brooding penitential adagio. Symphony No. 87, the last of the six masterly ‘Paris’ Symphonies, displays Haydn’s astonishing craftsmanship and, along with symphonies 82-86, were the first symphonies since the Sturm und Drang days. The Paris Symphonies blended an approachable and popular style with an inventiveness and broad emotional range that revealed new possibilities in what was still a relatively youthful genre. Completing the programme is Mozart’s elegiac and richly beautiful Sinfonia Concertante performed by H+H’s inspirational concertmaster, Aisslinn Nosky and viola player Max Mandel. Handel and Haydn Society is America’s oldest continuously operating arts organisation. Harry Christophers has been Artistic Director since 2008.