Haydn: Three Favorite Concertos

Editorial Reviews
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This excellent disc brings together three superb performances of three of Haydn's best concertos. As a composer, Haydn wasn't really interested in the concerto as a form. He was the inventor of the classical symphony, and the entire orchestra was his instrument. For although he played violin, viola, keyboard, and timpani, he wasn't known as an outstanding virtuoso on any of them. This makes him the first truly professional composer (as opposed to a performer who composed) in the history of music. Even Mozart and Beethoven were pianists first, and composers second. It's also not surprising, then, that when he turned to the concerto he preferred less common instruments, like solo parts for cello or trumpet. He even wrote a concerto for double bass, alas lost. But we have these three great works to console us. --David Hurwitz

Tracks:

Concerto In E-Flat Major For Trumpet And Orchestra: I - Allegro
Concerto In E-Flat Major For Trumpet And Orchestra: II - Andante
Concerto In E-Flat Major For Trumpet And Orchestra: III - Allegro
Concerto In D Major For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 101: I - Allegro moderato
Concerto In D Major For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 101: II - Adagio
Concerto In D Major For Cello And Orchestra, Op. 101: III. - Allegro
Concerto In C Major For Violin And String Orchestra, Hob. VIIa, No. 1: I - Allegro moderato
Concerto In C Major For Violin And String Orchestra, Hob. VIIa, No. 1: II - Adagio
Concerto In C Major For Violin And String Orchestra, Hob. VIIa, No. 1: III - Presto

Amazon.com essential recording

This excellent disc brings together three superb performances of three of Haydn's best concertos. As a composer, Haydn wasn't really interested in the concerto as a form. He was the inventor of the classical symphony, and the entire orchestra was his instrument. For although he played violin, viola, keyboard, and timpani, he wasn't known as an outstanding virtuoso on any of them. This makes him the first truly professional composer (as opposed to a performer who composed) in the history of music. Even Mozart and Beethoven were pianists first, and composers second. It's also not surprising, then, that when he turned to the concerto he preferred less common instruments, like solo parts for cello or trumpet. He even wrote a concerto for double bass, alas lost. But we have these three great works to console us. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Showcase of Virtuoso Instrumental Concertos.......2003-05-01

Hadyn certainly showcases the power of these three instruments for concertos, highlighting trumpet, cello and violin.

Showcased with these compositions are superstars Ma, Marsalis and Lin, backed by National Philharmonic, English Chamber and Minnesota Orchestra.

Especially exceptional here is this premier recording of Trumpet Concerto by Marsalis, which highlights smooth chromatic passes of Marsalis.

The relaxed style of the Violin Concerto is seductive and tantalizing offered by Lin in this rendition.

Great value of some of the premier Concertos which still make major symphonic programs.

Great trumpet concerto recording despite cold sound quality.......2000-12-26

Marsalis does a marvelous job in the trumpet concerto in a performance that has the sparkle and life of a live recording. However, the early digital sound is really cold. There is a remastered album of these recordings available from Sony Classical which you may want to try for better sound. As for the cello concerto, it is performed technically well but lacks enthusiasm. The violin concerto has received more deeply felt performances by others. Get the remastered version of this album for the sake of the trumpet concerto recording and look elsewhere for the cello and violin concertos.

This one is for every sunny morning!.......1999-02-20

I have never thought a CD would be damaged for over use. Apparently, this is the one you will listen to for so many times you will damage it. I love it so much that I listen to it every sunny morning! When I feel low I listen to it. I appreciate the musicians' technique and style. But, I love the music the most. Hey, it is seldom to have all great music in one CD you can listen to again and again. Try it once! I believe you will love it. By the way, I mean to you, teenagers!

Wowed a 13 year old.......1998-12-06

When you would define some of the best known composers in the world in music class you learn the three basics: Motzart, Bach, and Beethoven. But this cd showed me in my oppion te greatest trumpet concerto ever written and the greastest trumpet preformer to ever walk the face of the earth. I love this c d and i am only a 13 year old. Haydn is one that they should talk about in music class a little more.

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