Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 97 & 98

On this CD:

1. Symphony No. 97 in C major, H. 1/97
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Orchestra of the 18th Century Conducted by Frans Brueggen

2. Symphony No. 98 in B flat major, H. 1/98
Composed by Franz Joseph Haydn
Performed by Orchestra of the 18th Century Conducted by Frans Brueggen

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Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 93-98
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Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 93-98

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ASIN: B0001RVRG8
Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

  1. I: Adagio - Allegro Assai
  2. II: Largo Cantabile
  3. III: Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
  4. IV: Finale: Presto Ma Non Troppo
  5. I: Adagio Cantabile - Vivace Assai
  6. II: Andante
  7. III: Menuetto E Trio: Allegro Molto
  8. IV: Finale: Allegro Di Molto
  9. I: Allegro Moderato
  10. II: Andante
  11. III; Menuetto E Trio
  12. IV: Finale: vivace

Tracks:

  1. I: Adagio - Allegro
  2. II: Andante
  3. III: Menuetto E Trio
  4. IV: Finale: Vivace
  5. I: Adagio - Vivace
  6. II: Adagio, Ma Non Troppo
  7. III: Menuetto E Trio: Allegretto
  8. IV: Finale: Presto Assai
  9. I: Adagio - Allegro
  10. II: Adagio Cantabile
  11. III: Menuetto E Trio: Allegro
  12. IV: Finale: Presto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Haydn is unthinkable without Beecham.......2006-09-16

These recordings of the first six London symphonies were recorded in 1957, but even after fifty years they gleam with freshness. Just as Beethoven is unthinkable without Furtwangler, Verdi without Toscanini, and Mahler without Bernstein, Haydn is fused with the name of Beecham. He was near the end when these stereo renditions were made, and some have more vigor than others, but the symphonies remain light, buoyant, and witty. He simply had the magic touch when it came to Haydn's music. As to sonics, they are good enough, but loud passages can shriek a bit, and the Royal Phil. is at times scrappy compared to the best orchestras of today. But their playing is never bored, routine, or slick.

At present this composer is neglected. Unlike Mozart, Haydn's poised classicism doesn't feel deep enough to modern ears; he's never tragic or even conflicted. His music is charmng, balanced, self-assured, and incredibly inventive. That should be enough, but I can think of a host of major conductors who have recorded barely a handful of Haydn symphonies (Walter, Furtwangler, Abbado, Fricsay, Klemperer, etc.) The true devotees include, besides Beecham, Bernstein and Karajan, with Szell adding his good share, about eight symphonies. Bernstein's set of the Paris symphonies stands on a plane with Beechaam's London symphonies. Together, they are must-listens in this delightful music.
Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 93-104, The London Symphonies
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Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 93-104, The London Symphonies

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ASIN: B0000064AU
Release Date: 1992-12-02

Tracks:

  1. Sym. No. 93 in D major: Adagio - Allegro assai - J. Haydn
  2. Sym. No. 93 in D major: Largo cantabile - J. Haydn
  3. Sym. No. 93 in D major: Menuetto & Trio: Allegro - J. Haydn
  4. Sym. No. 93 in D major: Finale: Presto ma non troppo - J. Haydn
  5. Sym. No. 94 in G Major: Adagio - Vivace assai - J. Haydn
  6. Sym. No. 94 in G Major: Andante - J. Haydn
  7. Sym. No. 94 in G Major: Menuet & Trio: Allegro molto - J. Haydn
  8. Sym. No. 94 in G Major: Finale: Allegro di molto - J. Haydn
  9. Sym. No. 95 in C Major: Allegro moderato - J. Haydn
  10. Sym. No. 95 in C Major: Andante - J. Haydn
  11. Sym. No. 95 in C Major: Menuetto & Trio - J. Haydn
  12. Sym. No. 95 in C Major: Final: Vivace - J. Haydn

Tracks:

  1. Sym. No. 96 in D major: Adagio - Allegro - J. Haydn
  2. Sym. No. 96 in D major: Andante - J. Haydn
  3. Sym. No. 96 in D major: Menuetto & Trio: Allegretto - J. Haydn
  4. Sym. No. 96 in D major: Finale: Vivace (assai) - J. Haydn
  5. Sym. No. 97 in C major: Adagio - Vivace - J. Haydn
  6. Sym. No. 97 in C major: Adagio ma non troppo - J. Haydn
  7. Sym. No. 97 in C major: Menuetto & Trio: Allegretto - J. Haydn
  8. Sym. No. 97 in C major: Finale: Presto assai - J. Haydn
  9. Sym. No. 98 in B-flat Major: Adagio - Allegro - J. Haydn
  10. Sym. No. 98 in B-flat Major: Adagio - J. Haydn
  11. Sym. No. 98 in B-flat Major: Menuet & Trio: Allegro - J. Haydn
  12. Sym. No. 98 in B-flat Major: Finale: Presto - J. Haydn

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No. 99 in E-flat Major: Adagio - Vivace assai - J. Haydn
  2. Symphony No. 99 in E-flat Major: Adagio - J. Haydn
  3. Symphony No. 99 in E-flat Major: Menuet & Trio: Allegretto - J. Haydn
  4. Symphony No. 99 in E-flat Major: Finale: Vivace - J. Haydn
  5. Sym. No. 100 in G Major: Adagio - Allegro - J. Haydn
  6. Sym. No. 100 in G Major: Allegretto - J. Haydn
  7. Sym. No. 100 in G Major: Menuet & Trio: Moderato - J. Haydn
  8. Sym. No. 100 in G Major: Finale: Presto - J. Haydn

Tracks:

  1. Sym No. 101 in D Major (Clock): Adagio --Presto - Joseph Haydn
  2. Sym No. 101 in D Major (Clock): Andante - Joseph Haydn
  3. Sym No. 101 in D Major (Clock): Menuet & Trio: Allegretto - Joseph Haydn
  4. Sym No. 101 in D Major (Clock): Finale: Vivace - Joseph Haydn
  5. Sym No. 102 in B-Flat Major (Miracle): Largo - Allegro vivace - Joseph Haydn
  6. Sym No. 102 in B-Flat Major (Miracle): Adagio - Joseph Haydn
  7. Sym No. 102 in B-Flat Major (Miracle): Menuetto & Trio: Allegro - Joseph Haydn
  8. Sym No. 102 in B-Flat Major (Miracle): Finale: Presto - Joseph Haydn

Tracks:

  1. Sym No. 103 in E-Flat Major (Drumroll): Adagio - Allegro con spirito - Joseph Haydn
  2. Sym No. 103 in E-Flat Major (Drumroll): Andante pito allegretto - Joseph Haydn
  3. Sym No. 103 in E-Flat Major (Drumroll): Menuet & Trio - Joseph Haydn
  4. Sym No. 103 in E-Flat Major (Drumroll): Finale: Allegro con spirito - Joseph Haydn
  5. Sym No. 104 in D Major (London): Adagio - Allegro - Joseph Haydn
  6. Sym No. 104 in D Major (London): Andante - Joseph Haydn
  7. Sym No. 104 in D Major (London): Menuetto & Trio: Allegro - Joseph Haydn
  8. Sym No. 104 in D Major (London): Finale: Spiritoso - Joseph Haydn

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 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.

5 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable.......2002-03-23

I have enjoyed these discs quite a bit. The playing is fabulous, and the conducting is fine. Sometimes the engineering is a little muddy, but not near enough to destroy my pleasure.

For the ultimate London symphonies, I highly recommend Beecham on EMI. No one has matched his charm and wit with the drama. Fischer's recordings are great; Beecham is awesome!

2 out of 5 stars Terrible recordings ruin decent performances........2001-12-11

Overmiked, overmixed recordings that sound very unnatural, wasting their authentic recording venue. Bass is boomy and muddy on some of them. The performances themselves are OK, but generally too slow and relaxed for my tastes. I would recommend the Colin Davis set on Philips instead. It contains warmly-recorded performances, none of which falls short of excellent, and it comes on only 4 discs, which comes out to about the same price as this Fischer set, and you only have to buy 2 at once.

5 out of 5 stars The ones who know it best.......2000-05-16

I suppose it's a tad bit ethnocentric to assume that because Fischer and the Haydn Orchestra are Hungarian they'd be able to play Haydn better than anyone else, but in this case I feel it's true. Aside from having a high level of technical skill, the orchestra puts real verve and life into their performances. (You will never listen to another recording of the "Military" symphony again.) This is coupled with Fischer's flair for the dramatic; endings are rallentandoed appropriately, and each piece shines with the sense that it is being thoroughly interpreted, not just perfunctorily played through. A rather muffled-sounding recording of the "Clock" symphony and some blurriness in the first movement of the "Military" does not detract from the overall greatness of these interpretations. Ethnocentric or not, these players know what they're doing.

5 out of 5 stars A wonderful collection.......2000-03-29

This is an excellent collection of Haydn symphonies. It is the highest numbered volume in an 8 volume set although it is not the last to be produced. Volumes 5 and 2 are forthcoming and will be available in October of 2000 and 2001 respectively. (I contacted the record label to find out...that's how much I enjoy this set) It is a full digital recording and has no discernable technical flaws. The performances are beautifully done. If you are looking for a complete collection of Haydn symphonies - this is one piece of the set I would recommend.
Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 94, 96 & 97
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Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 94, 96 & 97

Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B000FIHMGC
Release Date: 2006-05-08

Tracks:

  1. Symphony No.94 In G Major 'Surprise'
  2. Symphony No.96 In D Major 'The Miracle'
  3. Symphony No.97 In C Major

Album Details

One of the World's Most Benevolent Conductors who Cajoled Out of his Orchestras Some of the Most Luminous Sounds Ever to Be Heard in Concert and on Record. He Recorded Extensively with the Concertgebouw for Philips and Earlier, for Decca. Three Haydn Symphonies were Recorded for Decca in 1951, 1952 and 1953 and They have Been Among the Most Requested Orchestral Reissues. Pirate Versions have Appeared but this is the First Official Decca Release on CD - and is Something to Be Savoured.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Magical.......2007-07-15

Think of this: if you can make Ravel's "Bolero" sound special, you know you are listening to a magical conductor. Eduard van Beinum might not be in the laymen's minds the same way Stokowski or Toscanini were, but whatever he did, he made it sound right. And having the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra in front certainly helped the proceedings.
These Haydn performances are just about perfect. Elegant, lovingly phrased, never boring. Even Philips recorded him superbly (surely helped by the Concertgebouw's outstanding acoustics). You forget these are in MONO.
Sadly, Maestro van Beinum died relatively young for a conductor; one of those "what if...." that makes us, collectors, sigh.
Haydn: The London Symphonies Nos. 93-104
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  • Clean performances in lovely sound, but that's not enough
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Haydn: The London Symphonies Nos. 93-104

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ASIN: B0001Y4JHK
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Clean performances in lovely sound, but that's not enough.......2007-04-27

No one should expect the fire-eating Solti when it comes to Haydn. As its often his wont, his driven style becomes quite tame--the same thing happens in Beethoven. Eerything here is cleanly played, and the sound provided by the ?Decca engineers falls gracefully on the ear. The London Phil. has the distinciton of two "London" symphony cycles, this one and another on DG with Eugen Jochum. They play beter for Solti, and his direct, unfussy approach, though semi-anonymous, is preerable to Jochum's plodding dullness and heavy hand.

That said, I never smiled while listening to these readings. There's no depth or humor to be had here, unlike the marvelous Beecham and equally impressive Bernstein. Tempos are moderate throughout, with no surprises in either the fast or slow movements; happily, the Minuets are light-footed. I won't run through each symphony because they all follow the same model---each is precise, respectful, and unexceptionable. For me, that's jsut not enough to make this great music come alive.

5 out of 5 stars The most enjoyable Haydn I own.......2006-07-29

I bought this set with some trepidation, because I had a hard time conceptualizing what Solti's Haydn might be. The fullness, sheer size and gloss of the sound at first struck me as stylistically incorrect, but that impression rapidly faded, and now Solti's Haydn easily eclipses the competing sets I've owned. The overrated Davis set is positively lackluster by comparison, (and contains annoying noises from the musicians). Solti's outer movements are a little faster than Davis', the inner movements a little slower. But this scarcely matters, as every note on these recordings is played with such warm-hearted exhuberance and recorded so brilliantly, each symphony seduces the listener on its own. The recordings are remarkably consistent despite multiple producers and venues over a large span of time. Every recording is very clean and contains no distracting noises even on my in-th-ear headphones. I've got other Haydn by Goodman, Muller-Bruhl, Marriner, Mackerras, La Petite band and others, but this set is the one I listen to the most.

4 out of 5 stars Romantic Haydn.......2005-02-15

I am delighted to see these Solti recordings of The London Symphonies reissued. The London Symphonies have been interpreted in various ways by several different conductors. No one has a definitive interpretation. Each has their own strength and weaknesses. Solti's are big, imposing readings in the Romantic mode yet they catch the spirit of Haydn's wit and joy. While these performances have a firm, weighty tone, they are extemely fleet and nimble. They are never ponderous or heavy-footed. Rather, they are sparkling, vivid; naturally supple interpretations. Sometimes Solti's tempos can be too fast, especially in the 97th. One wishes for a larger bassoon belch in the 93rd. Solti's 95th is unsmiling for the most part. But now I am quibbling. I heartily commend these recordings for your Haydn collection.
Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 93, 95 & 97
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Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 93, 95 & 97

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ASIN: B000002B68
Release Date: 1995-06-27

Tracks:

  1. Symphony In D Major, Hob. I:93: I. Adagio - Allegro Assai
  2. Symphony In D Major, Hob. I:93: II. Largo Cantabile
  3. Symphony In D Major, Hob. I:93: III. Menuetto
  4. Symphony In D Major, Hob. I:93: IV. Finale. Presto ma non troppo
  5. Symphony In C Minor, Hob. I:95: I. Allegro
  6. Symphony In C Minor, Hob. I:95: II. Andante
  7. Symphony In C Minor, Hob. I:95: III. Menuetto
  8. Symphony In C Minor, Hob. I:95: IV. Finale. Vivace
  9. Symphony In C Major, Hob I:97: I. Adagio - Vivace
  10. Symphony In C Major, Hob I:97: II. Adagio ma non troppo
  11. Symphony In C Major, Hob I:97: III. Menuetto. Allegretto
  12. Symphony In C Major, Hob I:97: IV. Finale. Spirituoso

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Szell Is Masterful In The Haydn Symphonies.......2006-11-07

There really is no excuse for not owning Szell's recordings of Haydn. Szell is in complete sympathy with the classicism of Haydn and Mozart, there is no overbearing sentimentality to be found. These performances are full of charm, grace, perfect sophistication and the absolute right sense of drama. The playing of the Cleveland Orchestra is exemplary as always, the sound is great too. Haydn fans, you have no reason to be without these practically perfect records.

5 out of 5 stars Classic performances @ a give-away price.......2006-04-18

These performances exemplify why in the 1960s the Cleveland Orchestra was at the top of many lists as the greatest orchestra in the world. The ensemble's perfect precision is breathtaking - and Szell was a master Haydn interpreter. These rank with my other favorite Haydn recordings, those of Leonard Bernstein on Sony (not DG). Any lover of Haydn should have both conductors' recordings, for they are fascinatingly different, yet both true to the unique individualism of this under-rated master. In listening to both conductors' interpretations, Haydn emerges as a genius in his own right, not simply a precursor to Mozart and Beethoven.

5 out of 5 stars Supreme Music, Szell at his best.......2006-03-29

One of the amazing feats in all of music are the symphonies of Franz Joseph Haydn. Haydn wrote 104 of them and at least
one-half are masterpieces. If you are not into Haydn yet, this CD will certainly convince you of his mastery. Symphonies 93 and 95 are magnificent performances. No. 97 is a little stiff but it is a rather martial work and maybe that is why Szell is so emphatic about dynamics and markings. But don't be scared. At 7 bucks, this is a great bargain.

5 out of 5 stars One could only wish..........2005-02-16

One could only wish that Szell could have captured the remaining London symphonies on tape before his death. What is extant are truly amazing performances. Szell captures the wit and humor of Haydn more than anyone I know. His Clevelanders play with razor sharp precision that just enhances the buoyant rhythms. The playing crackles with vitality!

Szells account of the 93rd is worth the price of this CD alone. The bassoon belch in the second movement is hilarious, perhaps reminding the listener of a Whoopie-cushion. Szell really had a way with Haydn. A serious Haydn collection should not be without this, or the disk with the 92, 94, and 96 symphonies.

5 out of 5 stars Haydn sobresaliente..........2004-12-16

George Szell me sorprende cada dia, ya comente las grandiosas versiones de la sinfonias de Beethoven, de las de Mozart, Brahms, algo de Mahler, y ahora Haydn y que puedo decir, totalmente increible la versatilidad unida al capacidad de conducir en forma rigida y espontanea a la ves es sorprendente.
El sonido de la Orquesta de Cleveland igual como es el caso de las sinfonias de Mozart tiene un toque genial, clasico y natural, cuerdas maravillosas, vientos sublimes.
Haydn es un genio, y estas sinfonia son parte de ese extenso grupo de obras sinfonicas que este gran creador nos ha brindado.
Disfrutenlo es un CD extraordinario.
Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 96-99
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    Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
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    ASIN: B000026FOB
    Release Date: 2001-07-03

    Tracks:

    1. Sym No.96 'The Miracle' in D: Adagio/Allegro
    2. Sym No.96 'The Miracle' in D: Andante
    3. Sym No.96 'The Miracle' in D: Menuetto/Trio
    4. Sym No.96 'The Miracle' in D: Finale: Vivace Assai
    5. Sym No.97 in C: Adagio Molto/Vivace
    6. Sym No.97 in C: Adagio Ma Non Troppo
    7. Sym No.97 in C: Menuetto: Allegretto/Trio
    8. Sym No.97 in C: Finale: Spirituoso - Concg O/Nikolaus Harnoncourt C

    Tracks:

    1. Sym No.98 '4. Londoner' in B flat: Adagio/Allegro
    2. Sym No.98 '4. Londoner' in B flat: Adagio Cantabile
    3. Sym No.98 '4. Londoner' in B flat: Menuetto/Trio
    4. Sym No.98 '4. Londoner' in B flat: Finale: Presto - Concg O/Nikolaus Harnoncourt C
    5. Sym No.99 '10. Londoner' in E flat: Adagio/Vivace Assai
    6. Sym No.99 '10. Londoner' in E flat: Adagio
    7. Sym No.99 '10. Londoner' in E flat: Menuet: Allegretto/Trio
    8. Sym No.99 '10. Londoner' in E flat: Finale: Vivace
    Haydn: Symphonies, Vol. 14 (Nos. 97 & 98)
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      Haydn: Symphonies, Vol. 14 (Nos. 97 & 98)

      Manufacturer: Naxos
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000013Y7
      Release Date: 1994-12-13

      Tracks:

      1. Sym No.97 in C: Adagio-Vivace
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      3. Sym No.97 in C: Menuet: Allegretto
      4. Sym No.97 in C: Finale: Presto Assai
      5. Sym No.98 in B Flat: Adagio-Allegro
      6. Sym No.98 in B Flat: Adagio
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      Joseph Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88 & 97
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        Joseph Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88 & 97

        Manufacturer: Berlin Classics
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by Franz Joseph HaydnAll Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B000009M6H
        Release Date: 1997-01-21
        Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 97 & 98
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          Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 97 & 98

          Manufacturer: Polygram Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00000415A
          Release Date: 1994-04-12
          Flöte & Gitarre: Original Transcriptions
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            Flöte & Gitarre: Original Transcriptions

            Manufacturer: Capriccio
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B000001WUA
            Release Date: 1997-12-09

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