Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 6, 7 & 8

1. Symphony No. 6 in D major ("Le Matin"), H. 1/6
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by National Arts Centre Orchestra Conducted by Gabriel Chmura

2. Symphony No. 7 in C major ("Le midi"), H. 1/7
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by National Arts Centre Orchestra Conducted by Gabriel Chmura

3. Symphony No. 8 in G major (Le soir), H. 1/8
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by National Arts Centre Orchestra Conducted by Gabriel Chmura

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: III. Menuet & Trio
Symphony No.3 In G Major: IV. Alla breve (Allegro)
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. Addagio, ma non troppo
Symphony No.5 In A Major: II. Allegro
Symphony No.5 In A Major: III. Minuet & 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 - Adagio
Symphony No.6 In D Major 'Le Matin': III. Menuet & Trio
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 - Adagio
Symphony No.7 In C Major 'Le Midi': III. Menuet & 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 & Trio
Symphony No.8 In G Major 'Le Soir': IV. La Tempesta: Presta

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

Tracks:

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. Menuet & Trio
Symphony No.20 In C Major: IV. Presto

Customer Reviews:

Worth acquiring at any price.......2007-02-23

Some say Haydn's ingenuity is even greater than that of Mozart's or Beethoven's. When listening to this brilliantly played set, I find myself becoming a convert of the belief. Haydn experimented with a variety of musical tools in these works. Surprising twists and turns are abundant. You will hear chamber serenade, harpsichord run, or violin solo in the most unexpected spots. Instruments are sometimes played in very unconventional ways resulting in exotic sounds - similar to what Berlioz and Mahler did later. Structure is toyed with in many symphonies, especially in the early ones.

In Austro-Hungrarian Orchestra, Adam Fischer finds an all-in chef's toolkit needed to cook these delightful ingredients. The woodwinds not only sing but also coo and meow. Strings melt your heart to a puddle with their exquisite pianissimo. Horns are expressive yet stylish. The whole orchestra knows how to knock themselves out when the music calls for it. The overall timbre is unlike any other orchestra I've ever heard, period or conventional. It's bright, edgy and folksy at the same time. It sounds like a virtuosic chamber ensemble rather than an orchestra except in the big symphonies. I believe the closest thing to their sound is Vienna Philharmonic playing Johann Strauss waltzes. Throw in a hint of gypsy flavor then it would be even closer.

Because this is a massive 33-CD set, there are inevitably a few imperfections. In a handful of spots the strings are not perfectly together. Adding to this, some of the violins have very distinctive tones which don't blend well with others when the music gets energetic. As to the engineering, some of the symphonies recorded early in the cycle are captured with too much reverberation, especially some London symphonies which sound soft-edged. But let me assure you the vast majority of the 100 plus symphonies have been recorded with crystal-clear brilliance.

One may find more sophisticated and smooth playing in some conventional performances (Colin Davis and Jochum) or crisper articulations in some period recordings (Bruggen and Pinnock). But Fischer and his hand-picked orchestra deliver more character and expressiveness than in any Haydn performances I've ever heard. Harnoncourt comes close but Fischer's set has more smiles. And his orchestra has the devilish ability to accommodate any mood Haydn's score throws at them - whether it's charm, wit, panache, or pathos. Their playing in slow movements is simply inimitable.

This set will be the source of joy for many Haydn lovers whether they are beginners just opening up the treasure chest or seasoned collectors with many other Haydn CDs. According to others' opinions, it compares favorably to Dorati's box, the only other complete set which I have not heard.

One final point - I wrote the review without the consideration of the price. In other words, this set is worth acquiring at any price.

It started in school... .......2006-02-26

One of my students found this recording because we were playing No. 20 in our orchestra class, and she wanted to hear it. Turns out to be quite a well-played and cleanly recorded cd, but to get to No. 20 one must also buy Nos. 1-19. It appears that this is one of a five-volume set of box sets comprising all of Papa Haydn's symphonic output. It's enjoyable, but I would have been happier if buying Nos. 15-20 had been an option.

A wonderful collection.......2000-03-29

This is the first volume in an 8 volume collection. You will have to wait until 10/2000 and 10/2001 for volumes 5 and 2 respectively. But it will be worth it! These discs are recent recordings and are full digital. The performances are very well done. I started my collection of Haydn symphonies here and will definitely finish out the set.

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Joseph Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 6,7 And 8

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Release Date: 1995-04-16

Haydn: The Early Symphonies, Nos. 1 - 12

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Haydn: The Early Symphonies, Nos. 1 - 12

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Release Date: 2000-09-26

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Wonderful CD, Full of Charm!!

Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 6-8

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Customer Reviews:

Wonderful CD, Full of Charm!!.......2002-11-03

This is a great buy! The orchestra sparkles with it's period instruments and delightful sound. The interpretation of the music is first rate! The Hanover Band performs the music with the 18th century style. The tempo never drags. This is simply delightful music played with astounding quality. The sound is great as with other Hyperion CDs. I reccommend this CD!! You ARE getting a Great CD, of an excellent quality, for a good price. The same goes for Symphonies 9-12 too!

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Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 6 'Le Matin', 7 'Le Midi' & 8 'Le Soir' [United Kingdom]

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Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 6 'Le Matin', 7 'Le Midi' & 8 'Le Soir' [United Kingdom]
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Tracks:

Symphony No.6 In D Major (Hob.1 No.6) 'Le Matin'
Symphony No.7 In C Major (Hob.1 No.7) 'Le Midi'
Symphony No.8 In G Major (Hob.1 No.8) 'Le Soir'

Average customer rating:

WONDERFUL EARLY HAYDN
A really sparkling recording with excellent solo performance

Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 6, 7, & 8

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Tracks:

Sym No.6 in D, 'Le Matin': Adagio-Allegro
Sym No.6 in D, 'Le Matin': Adagio-Andante-Adagio
Sym No.6 in D, 'Le Matin': Minuetto
Sym No.6 in D, 'Le Matin': Finale: Allegro
Sym No.7 in C, 'Le Midi': Adagio-Allegro
Sym No.7 in C, 'Le Midi': Recitativo: Adagio
Sym No.7 in C, 'Le Midi': Minuetto
Sym No.7 in C, 'Le Midi': Finale: Allegro
Sym No.8 in G, 'Le Soir': Allegro Molto
Sym No.8 in G, 'Le Soir': Andante
Sym No.8 in G, 'Le Soir': Minuetto
Sym No.8 in G, 'Le Soir': La Tempesta: Presto

Customer Reviews:

WONDERFUL EARLY HAYDN.......2000-06-30

These "early" efforts of Haydn, too often overlooked because they are considered inconsequentially "youthful," are more like symphonic concertante works, uniquely incorporating wonderful solos from a good majority of various instruments of the orchestra--- all quite imaginative and delicious. For those, like me, who find most of Haydn's symphonies rather monotonous, these three beauties will give sheer pleasure. Good recording, good playing from all, and very well conducted by Lizzio.

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A really sparkling recording with excellent solo performance.......1999-09-26

Lizzio produces wonderful lively and expressive interpretations. These symphonies are more like concertante pieces for various orchestral soloists and show the transition Vivaldi/Handel to the later Haydn and Mozart. The recording shows the soloists (none of whom are named) off in great detail and the playing is spotless.

There is good dynamic and rhythmic variety in Lizzio's interpretatons and I found it easy to listen to the CD all the way through, quite thrilling at times.

I have no idea whether the Orchestra is a regular band or just a recording title (I have a Vivaldi CD where they are billed as playing authentic instruments but this is not the case here). They are a small orchestra, just right for the music.