Haydn: Symphonies 88, 90, & 92

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 88 in G major ("Letter V"), H. 1/88
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra
Conducted by Adam Fischer

2. Symphony No. 90 in C major ("Letter R"), H. 1/90
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra
Conducted by Adam Fischer

3. Symphony No. 92 in G major ("Oxford"/"Letter Q"), H. 1/92
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra
Conducted by Adam Fischer

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Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88 - 92
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 Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88 - 92

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ASIN: B00000J2PW
Release Date: 1999-06-08

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 88 In G Major: I. Adagio - Allegro
  2. Symphony No. 88 In G Major: II. Largo
  3. Symphony No. 88 In G Major: III. Allegreto
  4. Symphony No. 88 In G Major: IV. Allegro con spirito
  5. Symphony No. 89 In F Major: I. Vivace
  6. Symphony No. 89 In F Major: II. Andante con moto
  7. Symphony No. 89 In F Major: III. Menuet
  8. Symphony No. 89 In F Major: IV. Vivace assai
  9. Symphony no. 92 in G major: I: Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
  10. Symphony no. 92 in G major: II: Adagio
  11. Symphony no. 92 in G major: III: Allegretto
  12. Symphony no. 92 in G major: IV: Presto

Tracks:

  1. Symphony in C major, No. 90: I. Adagio - Allegro assai
  2. Symphony in C major, No. 90: II. Andante
  3. Symphony in C major, No. 90: III. Menuet
  4. Symphony in C major, No. 90: IV. Allegro assai
  5. Symphony in E flat major, No. 91: I. Largo - Allegro assai
  6. Symphony in E flat major, No. 91: II. Andante
  7. Symphony in E flat major, No. 91: III. Menuet
  8. Symphony in E flat major, No. 91: IV. Vivace

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Kuijken reigns supreme!.......2007-05-04

These 5 symphonies were composed between the perennially popular 'Paris' and 'London' cycles in the late 1780's. Only the 92nd is named - 'Oxford', after Haydn received an honary doctorate from that university. It is a justly famous work, fully comparable with Mozart's late symphonies
The others are an absolute delight displaying the wit and brilliance of orchestration that had made Haydn famous throughout Europe. The largo of the 88th is surely one of Haydn's most beautiful!
There are a number of very commendable performances of the works available, though few offer the intuitive grasp that Kuijken and his players display, and at super bargain price.
Collectors of Kuijken's survey of Haydn's music need not hesitate, while others are strongly urge to.

3 out of 5 stars fine, but better can be had.......2006-08-15

These are tenderly played and executed symphonies; but perhaps a little too tenderly and too strict an adherence to original practice technique. Take the magisterial symphony no. 92 as an example: well played, but lacking the excitement and incredible lush (and I may add, old fashioned) sound of Karl Böhm with the Vienna (nla). The introduction is stately, but lacks drive and passion and when the Allegro begins it is understated and under- whelming. I am no opponent of original instruments; I rather think Adam Fischer with the Austro Hungarian Haydn Orchestra maintains the drama and excitement of Haydn better though I have not heard him do these particular symphonies. For the bargain price I may be getting petty, after all they are played well and these are thoughtful performances but it may be a good idea to look elsewhere.

5 out of 5 stars Great recording!.......2003-01-31

This is a great recording! Lots of energy. I find music hard to describe so give it a listen on your Real Player.

5 out of 5 stars Top performance and a bargain.......2002-01-09

If you are looking for two of the most beautiful late Haydn symphonies in one set, this is it! No. 88 (no name) and no. 92 (Oxford) do not belong to the "Paris" or "London" groups of Haydn's symphonies, they are in between. While every movement of no. 88 is a gem, the slow movement is one of the most beautiful compositions in all of classical music. (Remember Brahms' saying, I wish the slow movement of my ninth will sound like this.) The better known no. 92 is perhaps the most dramatic and energetic of all of Haydn's symphonies. Nos. 89 - 91 are beautiful works too, but perhaps not as truly great in every movement as nos. 88 and 92. The performances are dynamic and warm at the same time, i.e. really exciting. The sound is first-rate. A bargain. I have no doubt this should be given a rating of five stars.

4 out of 5 stars Wow! Where Did These Guys Come From?.......2000-04-22

This is an excellent value for the nine dollars or whatever it is, and I'd highly encourage everyone to get it. Granted, there are points where the playing sounds restrained and almost flat, such as the last movement of the 89th symphony. It's also true that Kuijken doesn't have the flair for the dramatic that Solti or Bernstein et al. would have; the music isn't necessarily given any special interpretation. But it is interpreted solidly and with a surprising amount of energy; as well, the skill level of the orchestra is outstanding. What really drew me to these recordings, however, was their earthy, "gutsy" tone; the harpsichord and drum parts to these symphonies, parts which are so integral to Haydn's work, are more prominent than usual, and this takes the music from being something refined and snobbish in a concert hall to being something everyone can identify with. Buy this CD! Now!
Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88 - 92 / Sinfonia Concertante
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Another great volume in the collection
  • Masterful
  • Worthy of Papa Haydn's Approval!
 Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88 - 92 / Sinfonia Concertante

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ASIN: B0000037FN
Release Date: 1994-12-06

Tracks:

  1. Sym No.88 in G: I. Adagio-Allegro
  2. Sym No.88 in G: II. Largo - Friedrich Dolezal
  3. Sym No.88 in G: III. Menuetto & Trio-Allegretto
  4. Sym No.88 in G: IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
  5. Sym No.89 in F: I. Vivace
  6. Sym No.89 in F: II. Andante Con Moto
  7. Sym No.89 in F: III. Menuet & Trio: Allegretto
  8. Sym No.89 in F: IV. Finale: Vivace Assai
  9. Sym No.90 in C: I. Adagio-Allegro Assai
  10. Sym No.90 in C: II. Andante
  11. Sym No.90 in C: III. Menuet & Trio - Gerhard Turetschek
  12. Sym No.90 in C: IV. Finale: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

  1. Sym No.91 in E Flat: I. Largo-Allegro Assai
  2. Sym No.91 in E Flat: II. Andante
  3. Sym No.91 in E Flat: III. Menuet & Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
  4. Sym No.91 in E Flat: IV. Finale: Vivace
  5. Sym No.92 in G, 'Oxford': I. Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso
  6. Sym No.92 in G, 'Oxford': II. Adagio
  7. Sym No.92 in G, 'Oxford': III. Menuet & Trio: Allegretto
  8. Sym No.92 in G, 'Oxford': IV. Presto
  9. Sinf Concertante in B Flat: I. Allegro - Rainer Kuchl/Wolfgang Herzer/Gerhard Turetschek/Michael Werba
  10. Sinf Concertante in B Flat: II. Andante - Rainer Kuchl/Wolfgang Herzer/Gerhard Turetschek/Michael Werba
  11. Sinf Concertante in B Flat: III. Allegro Con Spirito - Rainer Kuchl/Wolfgang Herzer/Gerhard Turetschek/Michael Werba

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Another great volume in the collection.......2000-12-23

After much research, I chose this cycle from Nimbus records to complete my Hadyn Symphonies collection. Adam Fischer and the Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra is scheduled to complete all volumes of this 8 volume set in October 2001 (ending with Volume 2).

As with the other volumes that I have reviewed, this one is also technically flawless. It is a full digital recording so even the finest details can be heard.

Great discs, impressive packaging and its part of a set that is destined to become the benchmark for a complete symphony set.

5 out of 5 stars Masterful.......2000-10-10

Franz J. Haydn is considered by many to be the father of the symphony, having composed over a hundred. The symphonies 88-92 are excellent music that characterize the classical symphony. No. 92 is the "Oxford " symphony which Haydn composed while receiving a degree at that prestigious university. The Minuet movement of No. 89 is a popular Haydn tune. Haydn, although not as celebrated as Mozart, remains a masterful Classical composer. His greatest achievement has to be his spectacular "Creation " for chorus and orchestra. His symphonies, including the famous "Surprise " and "London " symphonies and his quartets are all very excellent. Mozart loved all of Haydn's works. And with good reason.

5 out of 5 stars Worthy of Papa Haydn's Approval!.......2000-08-10

Conductor Adam Fischer has accomplished what few other of his peers can claim: he has recorded all of Joseph Haydn's 104 Symphonies, which are available in a series of volumes (albiet not together in a massive set, which would be enjoyable). Not only has Fischer done this, but his renditions of Haydn's works are utterly superb! My own favorite Haydn symphony has long been the 48th, his "Maria Theresia." The energy and passion of the work, I submit, exceeds anything else the composer ever accomplished in his symphonic endeavors. And Fischer captures the 48th symphony with staggering accuracy and dynamic range. This point perhaps best summarizes ALL of the conductor's versions of Haydn's symphonies. Working with the polished and richly-textured Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra (a name perfectly suited for a group attempting these works) Fischer manages to capture the essential excitement, warmth, emotional surge, soothing undertones, and most importantly, the sheer musical vision of each of Haydn's symphonies.

While these works come as a set, one should not make the tragic mistake of interpreting these symphonies as a long, entertwined linkage of Haydnian thought; each of Haydn's 104 symphonic visions are unique, vastly different expressions of musical observation and explorations of musical intellect. He wrote one hundred and four symphonies! That number itself bespeaks the epic breadth of Papa Haydn's musical vision; Mozart had good reason to refer to his close friend as "The Master"!

The gloriously rich and epic history of recorded classical music will eventually hold Fischer as one of, if not THE, premiere Haydn interpreteur -- and rightfully so. This set comes HIGHLY recommended for any admirer of Joseph Haydn's accomplishments, and indeed any lover of the classical genre as a whole.
Haydn: The Symphonies
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  • A major milestone in recorded music, stunning achievement
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 Haydn: The Symphonies

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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:

5 out of 5 stars 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.]

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars 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.
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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:

5 out of 5 stars 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!
Haydn: Symphonies 88, 90, & 92
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    Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000E09O
    Release Date: 1992-12-02
    Joseph Haydn: Symphonies No. 84-95
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      		Joseph Haydn: Symphonies No. 84-95

      Manufacturer: Polygram Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000E46J
      Release Date: 1991-04-05
      Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88, 89, 90
      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
      • Thank you, Tomcihak
      • Tafelmusik wins again
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      • Haydn in a hurry!
      		 Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88, 89, 90

      Manufacturer: Sony
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000002APF
      Release Date: 1995-06-27

      Tracks:

      1. Symphony In G Major, Hob. I: 88: Adagio - Allegro
      2. Symphony In G Major, Hob. I: 88: Largo
      3. Symphony In G Major, Hob. I: 88: Menuetto. Allegretto
      4. Symphony In G Major, Hob. I: 88: Finale. Allegro con spirito
      5. Symphony In F Major, Hob. I: 89: Vivace
      6. Symphony In F Major, Hob. I: 89: Andante con moto
      7. Symphony In F Major, Hob. I: 89: Menuet. Allegretto
      8. Symphony In F Major, Hob. I: 89: Finale. Vivace assai
      9. Symphony In C Major, Hob. I: 90: Adagio - Allegro assai
      10. Symphony In C Major, Hob. I: 90: Andante
      11. Symphony In C Major, Hob. I: 90: Menuet
      12. Symphony In C Major, Hob. I: 90: Allegro assai

      Amazon.com

      Haydn's symphonies have more pure fun in them than those of any other composer. Symphony No. 88 used to have a nickname, "The Letter V," but no one knows how it got the name or what it means. Nevertheless, it's one of Haydn's best, with a delicious bagpipe-like episode in the minuet, and a slow movement that prompted Brahms to exclaim, "I want my tenth symphony to sound like that!" Nos. 89 and 90 are equally delicious, but far less well known. This is a pity, for they are full of fine music, and No. 90 features some fantastic writing to timpani and high horns. Bruno Weil's period instrument performances are vital, witty, and exciting, and very well recorded too. A delightful disc. --David Hurwitz

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Thank you, Tomcihak.......2004-04-27

      All the other reviewers of this CD are exactly right: This is Haydn played substantially faster than usual. However, Tomcihak was right on with the comment that the added speed is what really brings these performances to life. All of the symphonies recorded here, particularly the famous 88th, can sound anemic and bland if they're taken too slowly. On this CD, all three symphonies are bursting with the special vitality that Haydn's music only has when the players are willing to put some serious energy into it. The liner notes mention that Haydn would laugh out loud at concerts when he heard witty parts of his own music, and I think that comment is especially appropriate here: these energetic, powerful performances are Haydn laughing, while a lot of others portray him as chuckling softly. In addition, ensemble precision, intonation, etc. are all right on target too. It's not often I get a visceral thrill listening to Haydn's music, but this disc can do it. I bought this disc seeking a less restrained alternative to Kuijken's wildly popular recording of these symphonies, and that's exactly what I got. Now I can't go back.

      5 out of 5 stars Tafelmusik wins again.......2000-10-22

      I have listened to several hundred Haydn symphony recordings in my life, ranging from the sublime (Dorati, usually, and Davis) to the ridiculous (Bernstein, who couldn't make woodwinds play in tune with the help of -- well, anything). Unlike the usual hackneyed performances of Haydn, which make one long for the end regardless of the tempo, this group, and this conductor particularly, bring an excitement and a sparkle to these pieces that make me want to jump up and down whenever I hear them. Nabokov said that you should read a book with your spine; I feel the same about music. This is one of the few CDs I own that consistently makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. If that doesn't interest you, listen to those other reviewers.

      1 out of 5 stars Indeed, Haydn in a hurry.......2000-07-08

      I fully agree with the previous review - the tempi are by far too fast thus heavily dectracting from listening pleasure. Having heard this from the audio samples this will prevent me from buying this recording.

      2 out of 5 stars Haydn in a hurry!.......2000-06-15

      This interpretation is better than the stilted, controlled interpretations - but only slightly. There is no depth nor richness. Weil is in a hurry to get through each piece, and if you cough, you will miss your favorite part! It left my ears exhausted! Choose the Haydn Orchestra recording over this!

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