Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 44, 88, 104 [Box set]

Editorial Reviews
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Here is an excellent budget-priced collection of three great Haydn symphonies. The earliest of them, No. 44, dates from the composer's so-called "Sturm und Drang" ("storm and stress") period, when Haydn explored the tense, angry potential of minor keys and experimental musical forms. The nickname comes from the story that Haydn asked that the slow movement be performed at his own funeral. Symphony No. 88 is one of his most famous, while No. 104, the very last, incorporates into its final movement the cries of street vendors Haydn heard on his last trip to London in 1795. The performances are both expert and characterful. --David Hurwitz

Tracks:

Symphony No. 44 In E Minor 'Trauer': Allegro con brio
Symphony No. 44 In E Minor 'Trauer': Menuetto:Allegretto
Symphony No. 44 In E Minor 'Trauer': Adagio
Symphony No. 44 In E Minor 'Trauer': Finale: Presto
Symphony No. 88 In G Major: Adagio - Allegro
Symphony No. 88 In G Major: Largo
Symphony No. 88 In G Major: Menuetto: Allegretto
Symphony No. 88 In G Major: Finale: Allegro con spirito
Symphony No. 104 In D Major 'London': Adagio-Allegro
Symphony No. 104 In D Major 'London': Andante
Symphony No. 104 In D Major 'London': Menuetto: Allegro
Symphony No. 104 In D Major 'London': Finale: Spiritoso

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Here is an excellent budget-priced collection of three great Haydn symphonies. The earliest of them, No. 44, dates from the composer's so-called "Sturm und Drang" ("storm and stress") period, when Haydn explored the tense, angry potential of minor keys and experimental musical forms. The nickname comes from the story that Haydn asked that the slow movement be performed at his own funeral. Symphony No. 88 is one of his most famous, while No. 104, the very last, incorporates into its final movement the cries of street vendors Haydn heard on his last trip to London in 1795. The performances are both expert and characterful. --David Hurwitz