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The Best of Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn, Barry Wordsworth, Peter Breiner
The Best of Haydn
Genre: Classical
 
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All Artists: Franz Joseph Haydn, Barry Wordsworth, Peter Breiner, Peter Skvor, Robert Stankovsky, Capella Istropolitana, Camerata Cassovia, Hae-Won Chang, Jenö Jandó
Title: The Best of Haydn
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 10/20/1997
Genre: Classical
Styles: Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Sonatas, Instruments, Brass, Strings, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 730099666824

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"Papa" Haydn - Well Represented Here on Naxos
JohnL | Alexander, NC United States | 08/21/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Affectionately called "Papa", this 18th-century composer certainly was prolific. Often called the Father of the Symphony, Franz Joseph Haydn pumped out at least 104 numbered Symphonies in his 77 years, quite a long life especially for that time period. While he was not the first composer of the Symphony, Haydn was the first to write them with real character and strength. Five of his well-known Symphonies are represented on this wonderful "Best Of" release on Naxos: 45, 94, 100, 101, and 104. These are performed nicely, conducted by Barry Wordsworth. Haydn also greatly developed the String Quartet during his lifetime. Two excellent movements from a couple of his Quartets are included on this CD. Also, single movements, each from a Concerto for Cello, Piano, as well as his famous one for Trumpet and Orchestra, are here. "Papa" Haydn also penned many Piano Sonatas (solo piano), and a very nice selection from one rounds out this fine CD. This classical label, Naxos, is very well-known as the unquestioned leader in quality, BUDGET classical recordings for over 20 years now. Of my 500-plus classical CDs in my personal collection, over 100 of them are from this great Naxos label. I recommend many of their CDs, including this one without reservation."