Haydn: Symphony No.92 'Oxford'/Symphony No.104 'London'

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 92 in G major ("Oxford"/"Letter Q"), H. 1/92
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by English Sinfonia
Conducted by Charles Groves

2. Symphony No. 104 in D major ("London"), H. 1/104
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by English Sinfonia
Conducted by Charles Groves

Customer Reviews:

Fine readings, but the sonics are primitive and the orchestra slapdash.......2007-03-10

Amazon has a small contingency of fanciers for historical recordings, and some get so carried away that "old means better" is their undying motto. I'm not sure they serve newcomers well, who haven't been around long enough to remember how scrappy and poorly recorded these origianl Westminster mono recordings were. They still sound dry and cramped, and the Vienna State Opera Orch., which is technically the fearm team, so to speak, that feeds into the Vienna Phil., plays with a puzzling lack of finish, to the point of crudity.

Is Scherchen such a genius that none of these debits matter? To read the other reviewers here you'd think he msut be. But to my ears he's brisk, direct, and rather underwhelming here. Take his versions of Sym. #44, 95, and 98, which directly compete with a dazzling historical recording from Ferenc Fricsay, also in mono from DG. The comparison instantly shows which readings are more imaginative and better played.

Mr. Lipscomb says he listened to a lot of pleasant Haydn that doesn't reach up to Scherchen's brilliance. Really? Somehow he failed to listen to Tsocanini, Fricsay, Furtwangler, Walter, and Beecham, all great Haydn interpreters from the past. I'm afraid he's loaded the dice, but you'd have to in order to find magic here.

Wonderful historic set for Haydn symphony fans.......2005-01-01

I agree with the other reviewers that this in an excellent set. I found this set used locally for $30, so at $5/disc it was a real bargain. It should be mentioned that only Symphony #45 is in stereo, but sound on the other symphonies is clear-enough mono. The old Westminster LP pressings were often noisy (even when new) so listening to this music sans extra noise is a real benefit. I would not want to be without my set of the "London" symphonies conducted by Jochum made with the London Philharmonic back in the early 1970's (also available in a bargain box on DG, by the way) but is fascinating to compare and contrast their interpretations.

Glorious, absolutely fabulous Haydn.......2004-08-02

Beecham might be charming and witty and Szell might be nicely precise and sparkling, but Scherchen's Haydn resonates from its own planet. It is rich, caring and soulful---the kind, I feel, that provides deep and lasting satisfaction. The level of quality in these interpretations is never in question. For example, start with Symphony 49 and ask yourself as the first movement unfolds if ever before you have heard Haydn played so marvelously, with this sort of depth and noble feeling. Then revel in the rhythm and rich texture of the second movement, the wonderfully tuneful, striding expression of the third and , finally, the attractive vibrancy of the short lived final movement. If this performance doesn't move you or give you real satisfaction I don't know what will.

There are many moments in this set where string work in particular is articulated with telling and beautifully shaped detail. In Symphony 92 ("Oxford") an absolute rightness prevails with respect to Scherchen's musical compass, especially in the second movement. In Symphony 88 the largo may be slow, but listen to the heartfelt expressiveness elicited by the conductor. Next, hear the magical weaving of melody he displays in the menuetto, and lastly, the joie de vivre he invests the finale with.

Another area where Scherchen excels is in dynamic shading and power. Symphony 93 is exemplary here and so is the conductor's passion....Scherchen also enhances nicely the wonderful air of stately sentiment that illuminates Symphonies 99 and 104....And the plaudits go on. By the way, the sound is quite fine.

While this set obviously will not entirely satisfy every purchaser or would be purchaser, including some of those great Haydn lovers ( although, within reason, I don't see why not ) I consider it an extremely gratifying collection. Certainly, there are a few moments where I might prefer a slight touch of the characteristic Szell or Beecham approaches. But, I think I could live solely and quite easily with Scherchen's committed performances for an indefinite period of time. Not many conductors can offer such consistent quality in so fairly wide a range of symphonic output. If I were you I wouldn't wait to let this one lapse into discontinuance.

Brash and Gutsy Haydn Performances.......2004-07-28

Back when almost all conductors favored a lush and warm big band sound for Haydn, that fascinating maverick Hermann Scherchen opted for a much leaner, grittier performance style. As a result, Scherchen's 1950s Westminster Haydn recordings, seen with the benefit of hindsight, seem to foreshadow the preferences of today's period style conductors like Norrington and Harnoncourt. But however you view them, these recordings still sound refreshing today because of the rhythmic vigor and drama Scherchen consistently projects. In fact, no other conductor so persuasively establishes the linkages between Haydn and Beethoven as Scherchen does, but without forcing Haydn into an anachronistic Beethoven sound world. For this reissue, Deutsche Grammophon's Emil Berliner studios have excellently re-processed Westminster's master tapes (mono, with one exception) and the resulting CDs are astonishingly vibrant considering that the masters are about 50 years old. As with all Scherchen recordings, expect some hell-for-leather tempos and ragged ensemble ... Scherchen was not at all interested in manufacturing sterile, well-manicured artifacts in the recording studio, and this is raw, not elegant, Haydn playing. The laendlers and minuet movements in particular postively burst with elemental energy, eloquently revealing this so-sophisticated composer's rural origins (in the Austrian Burgenland) and peasant roots. Really unique music-making!

Benchmark Haydn Recordings.......2004-07-12

DG Westminster has really done themselves proud with this superb release: ALL of Scherchen's incisive and expressive Haydn symphony recordings in excellent transfers. I have the original LP versions and can say that these transfers are excellent save for a momentary slip in pitch in the first mvt. of 96. I have heard persistent rumors of late that DG is going to discontinue its Scherchen series. If so, at least they have given us a most memorable "swan song" here.

My entry into the world of Scherchen's Haydn was the purchase, some thirty years ago, of Westminster LP WL 5206, which coupled #44 ("Trauer") and #49 ("La Passione"). These "sturm und drang" symphonies bowled me over then and they still do: Scherchen's eloquence in these works remains unsurpassed.

Since then I have made some effort to hear any number of newer recordings by the likes of Weil, Fischer, Goodman, Hogwood, Bruggen, Kuijken et al. Here and there I found a likeable, stylish performance - but somehow they all lacked the keenly inquisitive Scherchen touch and the sheer joy of discovery that permeates these older recordings. In the later works I have found Jochum to be well-played but rather unimaginative, while the Colin Davis London Symphonies on Philips have a sort of fatuous energy that I find a bit tiresome.

It's been said that you have to risk the ridiculous in order to achieve the sublime. Here and there Scherchen adopts a seemingly indefensible tempo - either blisteringly fast or lugubriously slow - and it works out better in some instances than in others. His "Largo" in #88 is even slower than Furtwangler's - but somehow it coheres beautifully. One of the most delightful performances in this set is #45 "Farewell," in which the musicians depart one by one during the last movement. On the one occasion that I heard this work "live," the players all had candles on their music stands that were snuffed out as they departed. That visual correlative is impossible to achieve on a recording, so instead Scherchen has each of his players whisper "Auf Wedersehn" as they leave the stage. It's utterly charming. Scherchen also recorded a lovely #48 for Ultraphon (not included here) that can be found on a Tahra CD set.

Here and there I have co-favorites in these symphonies, such as Rosbaud's 92, Fricsay's 98, Matacic's 103, and Woldike's 99-104. But as an entity, these Scherchen readings can hold their own against all comers. They are the inspired legacy of a remarkably penetrating and adventurous mind.

Customer Reviews:

LITTLE BOX CONTAINS BIG THRILLS !!!!!.......2004-09-15

JUST GOT THIS ONE TODAY. MY MOM GAVE ME MONEY FOR IT (THANK YOU, MOMMY!!!) I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO IT ALL AFTERNOON AND AM EXTREMELY PLEASED WITH IT. I THINK YOU WILL BE TOO. SOME OF THESE RECORDINGS HAVE BEEN PREVIOSLY RELEASED ON CD (THE SIBELIUS AND THE HAYDN DISCS ARE THE ONES I ALREADY HAD), BUT THE NEW STUFF IS WORTH GETTING THE WHOLE BOX FOR. THIS INCLUDES STEREO RECORDINGS OF BEETHOVEN 5TH PIANO CONCERTO WITH CASADESUS AND A PETROUCHKA BOTH WITH CONCERTGEBOUW AND A BERG, WEBERN, AND STRAVINKY AGON DISC THAT WAS ORIGINALLY ON WESTMINSTER IN THE 50S. SPECIAL MENTION SHOULD ALSO BE MADE OF THE PIECES BY BORIS BLACHER. NOT FAMILIAR MUSIC, BUT I CONFESS I REALLY LIKED IT IMMEDIATELY. SOUND QUALITY IS GREAT THROUGHOUT THE SET, SOME MONO, BUT THEY ALL SOUND FANTASTIC. IF YOU'RE NOT FAMILIAR WITH HANS ROSBAUD, THIS IS A GOOD PLACE TO START. IN MY HUMBLE OPINION ONE OF THE GREATEST CONDUCTORS. SHAME ON EMI/IMG FOR NOT INCLUDING HIM IN THE SO-CALLED "GREAT CONDUCTORS OF THE 20TH CENTURY" SERIES. HE WAS A GREAT CONDUCTOR !!! DON'T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT, ASK STRAVINSKY OR BOULEZ !!! ALSO GIVE THIS A TRY, YOU'LL WONDER WHY THIS GUY ISN'T MENTIONED IN THE SAME BREATH AS FURTWANGLER, KARAJAN, ETC. A TRULY IMPORTANT AND UNMISSABLE ISSUE. THANKS TO DEUTSCHE GRAMOPHONE AND THANK YOU TO YOU FOR READING MY REVIEW !!!!

Haydn: Symphony No.92 'Oxford'/Symphony No.104 'London'

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Haydn: Symphony No.92 'Oxford'/Symphony No.104 'London'

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Tracks:

Sym No.92 in G, 'Oxford': Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso
Sym No.92 in G, 'Oxford': Adagio Cantabile
Sym No.92 in G, 'Oxford': Menuetto, Allegretto
Sym No.92 in G, 'Oxford': Finale Presto
Sym No.104 in D 'London': Adagio-Allegro
Sym No.104 in D 'London': Andante
Sym No.104 in D 'London': Menuetto, Allegro
Sym No.104 in D 'London': Finale, Allegro Spiritoso

Mozart: Violinkonzert No. 4, Haydn / Rosbaud

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An inspired, legendary and unsurpassable Oxford!
A reissue including two of the greatest Haydn readings ever.

Mozart: Violinkonzert No. 4, Haydn / Rosbaud

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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ASIN: B000006140
Release Date: 1998-03-17

Tracks:

Konzert fur Violine und Orchester Nr. 4 D-dur KV 218: I. Allegro
Konzert fur Violine und Orchester Nr. 4 D-dur KV 218: II. Andante cantabile
Konzert fur Violine und Orchester Nr. 4 D-dur KV 218: III. Rondeau. Andante grazioso - Allegro ma non troppo
Symphonie G-dur Hob. I:92': I. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
Symphonie G-dur Hob. I:92 'Oxford': II. Adagio
Symphonie G-dur Hob. I:92 'Oxford': III. Menuet. Allegretto
Symphonie G-dur Hob. I:92 'Oxford': IV. Finale. Presto
Symphonie D-dur Hob. I: 104 'Londoner Symphonie' In D Major: I. Adagio - Allegro
Symphonie D-dur Hob. I: 104 'Londoner Symphonie' In D Major: II. Andante
Symphonie D-dur Hob. I: 104 'Londoner Symphonie' In D Major: III. Menuet. Allegro - Trio - Menuet
Symphonie D-dur Hob. I: 104 'Londoner Symphonie' In D Major: IV. Finale. Spiritoso

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Here is a wonderful bargain, three major works in fine mono sound led by one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. Hans Rosbaud was probably best known for his pioneering work with contemporary composers from Stravinsky to Ligeti. But he was a superb conductor of the classical repertoire as well. Here he performs the improbable task of getting the mighty Berlin Philharmonic to play Haydn and Mozart with the kind of clarity and attention to detail we have come to expect from period instrument groups, and with more expression than we usually get from those ensembles. Wolfgang Schneiderhan, an unjustly neglected violinist, plays very stylish Mozart as well. Highest recommendation! --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

An inspired, legendary and unsurpassable Oxford! .......2005-08-31

Despite the elapsed years, the figure of Hans Rosbaud, considered in the past as a dismissed conductor, luckily, has been disappearing. His status has nothing to do with the enigmatic neglect of considerable sector of the great audiences. This CD contains remarkable evidences that support this statement, as we will see.
Wolfang Schneiderhan is -undeniably - one of the master violinists in Mozart. His intonation is extremely evocative, his phrasing has that naïf touch so lovable in these works. Mozart doesn't demand fierceness but delicacy and slender elegance and finesse. The Fourth Concerto is one the most relevant examples of superb musicality and austere sobriety. Rosbaud makes the accompaniment as he was doing a careful filigree labor.
When you listen the Oxford you will remain astonished for a long time. In my opinion we are in front of the Oxford per excellence. There are three memorable versions in the market: scherchen - Vienna Symphony the fifties, Bernstein -Vienna Philharmonic of 1971 in a very hard to get edition celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Orchestra and a fabulous performance of Colin Davis and the Concertgebouw of Amsterdam.
This Oxford has flexibility, rapture, musculature and expansiveness. The Berlin Philharmonic in 1957 is in very good shape. Consider the fact Wilhelm Fürtwangler just had died here years ago, the Orchestra still conserved the Fürtwanglerian sound, because Ferenc Fricsay the legitimate and worthy successor of Wilhelm.Noblesse and poetry; humor and expression; fantasy and nerve; the voices within the supreme orchestra around the world is an overwhelming experience. Rosbaud conferred vigor, dynamism and joyous frenzy. The Final movement is simply perfect, filled with Dionysian inspiration.
The London is admirable, but there are better than one: until now I have not listened a successful performance that even gets close to the legendary version of Charles Munch with the Boston Symphony in the fifties; Scherchen -Vienna Symphony is a good choice too. Ii insist this is not a bad performance but Munch broke the limits of the excellence, establishing an abysmal handicap respect the others musical readings.

A reissue including two of the greatest Haydn readings ever........1998-10-27

The awful U.S.Decca lp pressings could not tarnish these great Rosbaud performances.He combined a laserlike ability to clarify the score with tremendous grace,energy, and feeling.Try the third movement trio and the fourth movement coda of 104- both of which have always struck me as Haydn's poignant farewells to the symphony-for examples of this rare combination of conducting skills. The Mozart was originally coupled in the U.S. with a WS/BPO Mozart 5th concerto conducted by Ferdinand Leitner. The #4 is very fine, especially in a quite bouyant third movement. I can enjoy the rest, but would like a slightly quicker first movement. Rivals: Szell/Cleveland/Sony in 92 and both Jochum(DGG) and Colin Davis (Philips)in 104. Grumiaux/Davis (Philips) are a bit livelier in the first movement of the Mozart. Summing up: this is a desert island disc

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A superb milestone
For the sheer pleasure of them all....
Antal Dorati's Claim To Fame
A major milestone in recorded music, stunning achievement
Dorati blazed the trail for Haydn interpreters

Haydn: The Symphonies

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ASIN: B0000042DP
Release Date: 1997-06-24

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 - Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 3 In G Major - Finale: Alla Breve
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. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Symphony No. 5 In A Major - II. Allegro
Symphony No. 5 In A Major - III. Menuet E 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
Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 6 In D Major - 'Le Matin' - 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
Symphony No. 7 In C Major - 'Le Midi' - III. Menuetto E 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 E Trio
Symphony No. 8 In G Major - 'Le Soir' - IV. 'La Tempesta': Presto

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-Allegretto
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
Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - II. Allegro
Symphony No. 11 In E Flat Major - III. Menuet E 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 E 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 E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 14 In A Major - IV. Finale: Allegretto
Symphony No. 15 In D Major - I. Adagio-Presto-Adagio
Symphony No. 15 In D Major - II. Menuet E 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 Ma Non Troppo
Symphony No. 16 In B Flat Major - III. Finale: Presto

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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. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 20 In C Major - IV. Presto
Symphony No. 21 In A Major - I. Adagio
Symphony No. 21 In A Major - II. Presto
Symphony No. 21 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 21 In A Major - IV. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - I. Adagio
Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - II. Presto
Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' - IV. Presto
Symphony No. 23 In G Major - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 23 In G Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 23 In G Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 23 In G Major - IV. Presto Assai
Symphony No. 24 In D Major - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 24 In D Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 24 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 24 In D Major - IV. Allegro
Symphony No. 25 In C Major - I. Adagio
Symphony No. 25 In C Major - II. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 25 In C Major - III. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 26 In D Minor - 'Lamentatione' - I. Allegro Assai Con Spirito
Symphony No. 26 In D Minor - 'Lamentatione' - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 26 In D Minor - 'Lamentatione' - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 27 In G Major - I. Allegro Molto
Symphony No. 27 In G Major - II. Andante Siciliano
Symphony No. 27 In G Major - III. Presto
Symphony No. 28 In A Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
Symphony No. 28 In A Major - II. Poco Adagio
Symphony No. 28 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro Molto
Symphony No. 28 In A Major - IV. Presto Assai
Symphony No. 29 In E Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
Symphony No. 29 In E Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 29 In E Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 29 In E Major - IV. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 30 In C Major - 'Alleluja' - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 30 In C Major - 'Alleluja' - II. Andante
Symphony No. 30 In C Major - 'Alleluja' - III. Tempo Di Menuet, Piu Tosto Allegretto
Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 31 In D Major - 'Hornsignal' - IV. Moderato Molto
Symphony No. 32 In C Major - I. Allegro Molto
Symphony No. 32 In C Major - II. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 32 In C Major - III. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Symphony No. 32 In C Major - IV. Presto
Symphony No. 33 In C Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 33 In C Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 33 In C Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 33 In C Major - IV. Allegro

Tracks:

Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - I. Adagio
Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - II. Allegro
Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 34 In D Minor - IV. Presto Assai
Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
Symphony No. 35 In B Flat Major - IV. Presto
Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 36 In E Flat Major - IV. Allegro-Presto
Symphony No. 37 In C Major - I. Presto
Symphony No. 37 In C Major - II. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 37 In C Major - III. Andante
Symphony No. 37 In C Major - IV. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - I. Allegro Di Molto
Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - II. Andante Molto
Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegro
Symphony No. 38 In C Major - 'Echo' - IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto
Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - I. Allegro Assai
Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - II. Andante
Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 39 In G Minor - IV. Finale
Symphony No. 40 In F Major - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 40 In F Major - II. Andante Piu Tosto Allegretto
Symphony No. 40 In F Major - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 40 In F Major - IV. Finale: Fuga
Symphony No. 41 In C Major - I. Allegro Con Spirito
Symphony No. 41 In C Major - II. Un Poco Andante
Symphony No. 41 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 41 In C Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 42 In D Major - I. Moderato E Maestoso
Symphony No. 42 In D Major - II. Andantino E Cantabile
Symphony No. 42 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 42 In D Major - IV. Finale: Scherzando E Presto
Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 43 In E Flat Major - 'Merkur' - IV. Finale: Allegro
Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - I. Allegro Con Brio
Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - II. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto Canone In...
Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - III. Adagio
Symphony No. 44 In E Minor - 'Trauer' ('Mourning') - IV. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - I. Allegro Assai
Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor - 'Abschied' ('Farewell') - IV. Finale: Presto E Adagio
Symphony No. 46 In B Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 46 In B Major - II. Poco Adagio
Symphony No. 46 In B Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 46 In B Major - IV. Finale: Presto E Scherzando
Symphony No. 47 In G Major - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 47 In G Major - II. Un Poco Adagio, Cantabile
Symphony No. 47 In G Major - III. Menuet E Trio Al Roverso
Symphony No. 47 In G Major - IV. Finale: Presto Assai

Tracks:

Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 48 In C Major - 'Maria Theresia' - IV. Finale: Allegro
Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - I. Adagio
Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - II. Allegro Di Molto
Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 49 In F Minor - 'La Passione' - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 50 In C Major - I. Adagio E Maestoso
Symphony No. 50 In C Major - II. Andante Moderato
Symphony No. 50 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 50 In C Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - III. Menuet, Trio I, Trio II
Symphony No. 51 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Allegro
Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - I. Allegro Assai Con Brio
Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - II. Andante
Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 52 In C Minor - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - I. Largo Maestoso-Vivace
Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - II. Andante
Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 54 In G Major - I. Adagio Maestoso-Presto
Symphony No. 54 In G Major - II. Adagio Assai
Symphony No. 54 In G Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 54 In G Major - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - I. Allegro Di Molto
Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - II. Adagio, Ma...
Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 55 In E Flat Major - 'Der Schulmeister' ('The Schoolmaster') - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 56 In C Major - I. Allegro Di Molto
Symphony No. 56 In C Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 56 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 56 In C Major - IV. Finale: Prestissimo

Tracks:

Symphony No. 57 In D Major - I. Adagio-[Allegro]
Symphony No. 57 In D Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 57 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 57 In D Major - IV. Finale: Prestissimo
Symphony No. 58 In F Major - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 58 In F Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 58 In F Major - III. Menuet Alla Zoppa E Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
Symphony No. 58 In F Major - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - I. Presto
Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - II. Andante O Piu Tosto Allegretto
Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 59 In A Major - 'Feuersymphonie' ('Fire') - IV. Allegro Assai

Tracks:

Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - I. Adagio
Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - II. Andante
Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - IV. Presto
Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - V. Adagio (Di Lamentatione)
Symphony No. 60 In C Major - 'Il Distratto' - VI. Finale: Prestissimo
Symphony No. 61 In D Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 61 In D Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 61 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 61 In D Major - IV. Prestissimo
Symphony No. 62 In D Major - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 62 In D Major - II. Allegretto
Symphony No. 62 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 62 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro

Tracks:

Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - II. Allegretto O Piu Tosto Allegro
Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 64 In A Major - I. Allegro Con Spirito
Symphony No. 64 In A Major - II. Largo
Symphony No. 64 In A Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 64 In A Major - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 65 In A Major - I. Vivace E Con Spirito
Symphony No. 65 In A Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 65 In A Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 65 In A Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Con Brio
Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 66 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Scherzando E Presto
Symphony No. 67 In F Major - I. Presto
Symphony No. 67 In F Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 67 In F Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 67 In F Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto-Adagio E Cantabile
Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - II. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - III. Adagio Cantabile
Symphony No. 68 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - II. Un Poco Adagio Piu Tosto Andante
Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 69 In C Major - 'Laudon' - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 70 In D Major - I. Vivace Con Brio
Symphony No. 70 In D Major - II. Specie D'un Canone In Contrapunto Doppio: Andante
Symphony No. 70 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 70 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Brio
Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 71 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

Symphony No. 72 In D Major - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 72 In D Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 72 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 72 In D Major - IV. Thema Con Variazioni: Andante-Presto
Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - I. Adagio-Allegro
Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - II. Andante
Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 73 In D Major - 'La Chasse' - IV. La Chasse: Presto
Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - I. Vivace Assai
Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio Cantabile
Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 74 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Assai

Tracks:

Symphony No. 75 In D Major - I. Grave-Presto
Symphony No. 75 In D Major - II. Poco Adagio
Symphony No. 75 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 75 In D Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio, Ma Non Troppo
Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 76 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - II. Andante Sostenuto
Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
Symphony No. 77 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Spiritoso

Tracks:

Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 78 In C Minor - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 79 In F Major - I. Allegro Con Spirito
Symphony No. 79 In F Major - II. Adagio Cantabile
Symphony No. 79 In F Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 79 In F Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - I. Allegro Spiritoso
Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 80 In D Minor - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 81 In G Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 81 In G Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 81 In G Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 81 In G Major - IV. Finale: Allegro, Ma Non Troppo
Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - I. Vivace Assai
Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - II. Allegretto
Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 82 In C Major - 'L'Ours' ('The Bear') - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - I. Allegro Spiritoso
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - II. Andante
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor - 'La Poule' ('The Hen') - IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - I. Largo-Allegro
Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 84 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - I. Adagio-Vivace
Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - II. Romance: Allegretto
Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 85 In B Flat Major - 'La Reine' - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 86 In D Major - I. Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso
Symphony No. 86 In D Major - II. Capriccio: Largo
Symphony No. 86 In D Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 86 In D Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito

Tracks:

Symphony No. 87 In A Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 87 In A Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 87 In A Major - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 87 In A Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 88 In G Major - I. Adagio-Allegro
Symphony No. 88 In G Major - II. Largo
Symphony No. 88 In G Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 88 In G Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
Symphony No. 89 In F Major - I. Vivace
Symphony No. 89 In F Major - II. Andante Con Moto
Symphony No. 89 In F Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 89 In F Major - IV. Finale: Vivace Assai

Tracks:

Symphony No. 90 In C Major - I. Adagio-Allegro Assai
Symphony No. 90 In C Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 90 In C Major - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 90 In C Major - IV. Finale: Allegro Assai
Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - I. Largo-Allegro Assai
Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - II. Andante
Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - III. Menuet E Trio: Un Poco Allegretto
Symphony No. 91 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - I. Adagio-Allegro Spiritoso
Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 92 In G Major - 'Oxford' - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 93 In D Major - I. Adagio-Allegro Assai
Symphony No. 93 In D Major - II. Largo Cantabile
Symphony No. 93 In D Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
Symphony No. 93 In D Major - IV. Finale: Presto Ma Non Troppo
Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - I. Adagio-Vivace Assai
Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - II. Andante
Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegro...
Symphony No. 94 In G Major - 'Surprise' ('Mit Dem Paukenschlag') - IV. Finale: Allegro Di Molto
Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - I. Allegro Moderato
Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - II. Andante Cantabile
Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - III. Menuet E Trio
Symphony No. 95 In C Minor - IV. Finale: Vivace

Tracks:

Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - I. Adagio-Allegro
Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - II. Andante
Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 96 In D Major - 'Miracle' - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 97 In C Major - I. Adagio-Vivace
Symphony No. 97 In C Major - II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
Symphony No. 97 In C Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 97 In C Major - IV. Finale: Presto Assai
Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - I. Adagio-Allegro
Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
Symphony No. 98 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - I. Adagio-Vivace Assai
Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 99 In E Flat Major - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - I. Adagio-Allegro
Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - II. Allegretto
Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Moderato
Symphony No. 100 In G Major - 'Military' - IV. Finale: Presto
Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major - II. Andante
Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major - III. Allegro Con Spirito

Tracks:

Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - I. Adagio-Presto
Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - II. Andante
Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 101 In D Major - 'The Clock' ('L'Horloge') - IV. Finale: Vivace
Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - I. Largo-Vivace
Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - II. Adagio
Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major - I. Allegro
Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major - II. Andante
Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major - III. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - I. Adagio-Allegro Con Spirito
Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - II. Andante, Piu Tosto Allegretto
Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - III. Menuetto E Trio
Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Major - 'Drum-roll' - IV. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - I. Adagio-Allegro
Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - II. Andante
Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - III. Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
Symphony No. 104 In D Major - 'London' - IV. Finale: Spiritoso
Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - I. Allegro Molto
Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - II. Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - III. Andante
Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major - IV. Finale: Presto

Tracks:

Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) - I. Presto
Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) - II. Andante Grazioso
Symphony No. 22 In E Flat Major - 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) - III. Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - Alternative Ending A - Finale. Capriccio: Moderato
Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - Alternative Ending C - Presto
Symphony No. 53 In D Major - 'L'Imperiale' - Alternative Ending D - 'Overture In D': Presto
Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - I. Allegro
Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - II. Allegretto 'La Roxelane'
Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - III. Menuet E Trio: Allegretto
Symphony No. 63 In C Major - 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) - IV. Finale: Prestissimo
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:

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.]

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.

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.

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.

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.

Average customer rating:

Haydn's nicknamed symphonies rule!
Lovely and bright performance. I wish it was full digital.

Haydn: Name Symphonies

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Tracks:

Symphony In D, Hob. I:6 'Le matin': 1. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony In D, Hob. I:6 'Le matin': 2. Adagio - Andnte
Symphony In D, Hob. I:6 'Le matin': 3. Menuet
Symphony In D, Hob. I:6 'Le matin': 4. Finale. Allegro
Symphony In C, Hob. I:7 'Le midi': 1. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony In C, Hob. I:7 'Le midi': 2. Recitativo
Symphony In C, Hob. I:7 'Le midi': 3. Adagio
Symphony In C, Hob. I:7 'Le midi': 4. Menuetto
Symphony In C, Hob. I:7 'Le midi': 5. Finale. Allegro
Symphony In G, Hob. I:8 'Le soir': 1. Allegro molto
Symphony In G, Hob. I:8 'Le soir': 2. Andante
Symphony In G, Hob. I:8 'Le soir': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In G, Hob. I:8 'Le soir': 4. Presto 'La tempesta'
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:22 'Der Philosoph': 1. Adagio
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:22 'Der Philosoph': 2. Presto
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:22 'Der Philosoph': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:22 'Der Philosoph': 4. Finale. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony In D Minor, Hob. I:26 'Lamentatione': 1. Allegro assai con spirito
Symphony In D Minor, Hob. I:26 'Lamentatione': 2. Adagio
Symphony In D Minor, Hob. I:26 'Lamentatione': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:31 'mit dem Hornsignal': 1. Allegro
Symphony In D, Hob. I:31 'mit dem Hornsignal': 2. Adagio
Symphony In D, Hob. I:31 'mit dem Hornsignal': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:31 'mit dem Hornsignal': 4. finale. Moderato molto - Presto
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:43 'Merkur': 1. Allegro
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:43 'Merkur': 2. Adagio
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:43 'Merkur': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:43 'Merkur': 4. Finale. Allegro

Tracks:

Symphony In E minor, Hob. I:44 'Trauer-Symphonie': 1. Allegro con brio
Symphony In E minor, Hob. I:44 'Trauer-Symphonie': 2. Menuetto (Allegretto). Canone In Diapason
Symphony In E minor, Hob. I:44 'Trauer-Symphonie': 3. Adagio
Symphony In E minor, Hob. I:44 'Trauer-Symphonie': 4. Finale. Presto
Symphony In F Sharp Minor, Hob. I:45 'Abschieds-Symphonie': 1. Allegro assai
Symphony In F Sharp Minor, Hob. I:45 'Abschieds-Symphonie': 2. Adagio
Symphony In F Sharp Minor, Hob. I:45 'Abschieds-Symphonie': 3. Menuet. Allegretto
Symphony In F Sharp Minor, Hob. I:45 'Abschieds-Symphonie': 4. Finale. Presto - Adagio
Symphony In G, Hob. I:47 (The Palindrome): 1. (Allegro)
Symphony In G, Hob. I:47 (The Palindrome): 2. Un poco adagio, cantabile
Symphony In G, Hob. I:47 (The Palindrome): 3. Menuet al Roveso
Symphony In G, Hob. I:47 (The Palindrome): 4. Finale. Presto assai

Tracks:

Symphony In C, Hob. I:48 'Maria Theresia': 1. Allegro
Symphony In C, Hob. I:48 'Maria Theresia': 2. Adagio
Symphony In C, Hob. I:48 'Maria Theresia': 3. Menuet
Symphony In C, Hob. I:48 'Maria Theresia': 4. Finale. Allegro
Symphony In F Minor, Hob. I:49 'La passione': 1. Adagio
Symphony In F Minor, Hob. I:49 'La passione': 2. Allegro di molto
Symphony In F Minor, Hob. I:49 'La passione': 3. Menuet
Symphony In F Minor, Hob. I:49 'La passione': 4. Finale. Presto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:53 'L'imperiale': 1. Largo maestoso - Vivace
Symphony In D, Hob. I:53 'L'imperiale': 2. Andante
Symphony In D, Hob. I:53 'L'imperiale': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:53 'L'imperiale': 4. Finale. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:55 'Der Schulmeister': 1. Allegro di molto
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:55 'Der Schulmeister': 2. Adagio, ma semplicemente
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:55 'Der Schulmeister': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In E Flat, Hob. I:55 'Der Schulmeister': 4. Finale. Presto
Symphony In A, Hob. I:59 'Feuer-Symphonie': 1. Presto
Symphony In A, Hob. I:59 'Feuer-Symphonie': 2. Andante o piu tosto allegretto
Symphony In A, Hob. I:59 'Feuer-Symphonie': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In A, Hob. I:59 'Feuer-Symphonie': 4. Allegro assai
Symphony In C, Hob I:60 'Il distratto': 1. Adagio - Allegro di molto
Symphony In C, Hob I:60 'Il distratto': 2. Andante
Symphony In C, Hob I:60 'Il distratto': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In C, Hob I:60 'Il distratto': 4. Presto
Symphony In C, Hob I:60 'Il distratto': 5. Adagio (di lamentatione)
Symphony In C, Hob I:60 'Il distratto': 6. Finale. Prestissimo

Tracks:

Symphony In C, Hob. I:63 'La Roxolane': 1. Allegro
Symphony In C, Hob. I:63 'La Roxolane': 2. 'La Roxolane' Allegretto (o piu tosto allegro)
Symphony In C, Hob. I:63 'La Roxolane': 3. Menuet. Allegretto
Symphony In C, Hob. I:63 'La Roxolane': 4. Finale. Prestissimo
Symphony In C, Hob. I:69 'Laudon': 1. Vivace
Symphony In C, Hob. I:69 'Laudon': 2. Un poco adagio piu tosto andante
Symphony In C, Hob. I:69 'Laudon': 3. Menuetto
Symphony In C, Hob. I:69 'Laudon': 4. Finale. Presto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:73 'La chasse': 1. Adiago - Allegro
Symphony In D, Hob. I:73 'La chasse': 2. Andante
Symphony In D, Hob. I:73 'La chasse': 3. Menuetto. Allegretto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:73 'La chasse': 4. Presto 'La chasse'

Tracks:

Symphony In C, Hob. I:82 'L'ours': 1. Vivace assai
Symphony In C, Hob. I:82 'L'ours': 2. Allegretto
Symphony In C, Hob. I:82 'L'ours': 3. Menuet
Symphony In C, Hob. I:82 'L'ours': 4. Finale. Vivace
Symphony In G Minor, Hob. I:83 'La poule': 1. Allegro spiritoso
Symphony In G Minor, Hob. I:83 'La poule': 2. Andante
Symphony In G Minor, Hob. I:83 'La poule': 3. Menuet. Allegretto
Symphony In G Minor, Hob. I:83 'La poule': 4. Finale Vivace
Symphony In B Flat, Hob. I:85 'La reine': 1. Adagio - Vivace
Symphony In B Flat, Hob. I:85 'La reine': 2. Romance. Allegretto
Symphony In B Flat, Hob. I:85 'La reine': 3. Menuetto. Allegretto
Symphony In B Flat, Hob. I:85 'La reine': 4. Finale. Presto

Tracks:

Symphony In G, Hob. I:92 'Oxford': 1. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
Symphony In G, Hob. I:92 'Oxford': 2. Adagio
Symphony In G, Hob. I:92 'Oxford': 3. Menuet. Allegretto
Symphony In G, Hob. I:92 'Oxford': 4. Presto
Symphony In G, Hob. I:94 'mit dem Paukenschlag': 1. Adagio - Vivace assai
Symphony In G, Hob. I:94 'mit dem Paukenschlag': 2. Andante
Symphony In G, Hob. I:94 'mit dem Paukenschlag': 3. Menuet. Allegro molto
Symphony In G, Hob. I:94 'mit dem Paukenschlag': 4. Finale. Allegro di molto

Tracks:

Symphony In D, Hob. I:96 'The Miracle': 1. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony In D, Hob. I:96 'The Miracle': 2. Andante
Symphony In D, Hob. I:96 'The Miracle': 3. Menuetto. Allegretto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:96 'The Miracle': 4. Finale. Vivace
Symphony In G, Hob. I:100 'Militaire': 1. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony In G, Hob. I:100 'Militaire': 2. Allegretto
Symphony In G, Hob. I:100 'Militaire': 3. Menuet. Moderato
Symphony In G, Hob. I:100 'Militaire': 4. Finale. Presto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:101 'The Clock': 1. Adagio - Presto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:101 'The Clock': 2. Andante
Symphony In D, Hob. I:101 'The Clock': 3. Menuetto. Allegretto
Symphony In D, Hob. I:101 'The Clock': 4. Finale. Vivace

Tracks:

Symphony In E flat, Hob. I:103 'mit dem Paukenwirbel': 1. Adagio - Allegro con spirito
Symphony In E flat, Hob. I:103 'mit dem Paukenwirbel': 2. Andante piu tosto allegretto
Symphony In E flat, Hob. I:103 'mit dem Paukenwirbel': 3. Menuet
Symphony In E flat, Hob. I:103 'mit dem Paukenwirbel': 4. Finale. Allegro con spirito
Symphony In D, Hob. I:104 'London': 1. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony In D, Hob. I:104 'London': 2. Andante
Symphony In D, Hob. I:104 'London': 3. Menuet. Allegro
Symphony In D, Hob. I:104 'London': 4. Finale. Spiritoso

Amazon.com

When you compose more than 100 symphonies, all of them good, it's only natural that the public will find ways to identify the ones they like the most. These symphonies with nicknames are not necessarily better than those without, but they do give an excellent overview of Haydn's unsurpassed achievement as a symphonist. From the early trilogy of "Morning, Noon, and Night" Symphonies (Nos. 6-8), which Haydn composed as a sort of sequel to Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons," right up to the last of them, the so-called "London" Symphony (No. 104), the history of Haydn's symphonies is the history of music in the Classical period. Marriner's performances are praiseworthy. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Haydn's nicknamed symphonies rule!.......2003-03-01

Looking for something that contains just about all of Franz Joseph Haydn's named symphonies? Look no further, you found it. Sadly, I don't own this box set (wish I did), but it's probably the best one that shows what Haydn's symphonies were about. What a talent this man had to write 104 symphonies, and have nearly 30 of them given nicknames (mostly of the nicknames were given by the general public at the time rather than the composer himself.) A perfect ensemble and conductor is picked: the Acaademy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields led by Sir Neville Marriner.
Completely essential, except for one flaw. It's missing two named symphonies: No. 30 in C Major "Alleluia" and No. 64 in A Major "Tempora Mutantur". That shouldn't dissuade you from purchasing this excellent set. I've never heard how they're played by this orchestra. I've heard other orchestras play these symphonies, but not by ASMIF and Sir Neville Marriner. Take my advice and get this set. You're getting your money's worth.

Lovely and bright performance. I wish it was full digital........1999-07-25

Wonderful and charming performance of the Haydn "name" symphonies. Because these are analogue re-mastered CDs there is a loss of richness and brightness which is a shame because the play is full of joy and vigor. Even so, it is a good value for the price and one soon becomes used to the "vinyl" sound.

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