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Symphonies 22-25
Haydn, Goodman, Hanover Band
Symphonies 22-25
Genre: Classical
 

     
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All Artists: Haydn, Goodman, Hanover Band
Title: Symphonies 22-25
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Hyperion UK
Release Date: 6/11/2002
Album Type: Import, Original recording reissued
Genre: Classical
Style: Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 034571151168
 

CD Reviews

Original instruments and excellent Haydn
V. Krzyzaniak | FEDERAL WAY, WA USA | 05/15/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I usually find a Haydn symphony to be a poor second to a Mozart symphony. Not these four! Roy Goodman on harpsichord and conducting the original instruments of the Hanover Band makes this a jewel. The music scores are taken from the original with the correct instruments and tempo. No slowed down boring Menuettos here. No instrument faked `alts' either. The music is quick and lively. The tones are crisp and clear.



Slow movements are usually not to my liking but I guess I am getting older. The opening slow movement to 22nd `Philosopher' is very contemplative and most enjoyable. Usually I am more a `Presto' liker and these Haydn symphonies supply that too. Lastly the 3rd movement Menuetto in 24th always has me checking the CD player because I wonder what that gorgeous number is. It is great period waltz music well suitable to a 18th century ball in a grand castle.



This is an excellent choice for a disk in a collection that, like me, has not discovered the unknown magic of Haydn."