Naxos
Haydn: Symphonies No 27, 28 & 31 "hornsignal" / Drahos, Et Al
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Details
- Composer
- HAYDN
- Artist
- Béla, Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia, Drahos
- Format
- CD
- Label
- Naxos
- Released
- Feb 01, 2001
- Catalog #
- 8554405
- UPC
- 636943440520
About
The three works presented on this installment (Vol. 23) in Naxos' ongoing series of Haydn symphonies (using three different orchestras) usually appear only when somebody does a complete cycle. This is not surprising with so many great works in his symphonic output. Still, symphony No. 31 is very entertaining. The opening horn call which gave the work its 'Hornsignal" nickname quickly gives way to a beautiful movement featuring solo lines from the violin, cello and double bass, just like an old fashioned concerto grosso. The music is much more interesting than the other two works, and the excellent soloists play very tastefully. Some listeners may have slight objections to the Eastern European sounding winds and horns (all four of whom get plenty of action), but they actually lend a rustic quality, which is quite appropriate. Symphonies 27 & 28 are less remarkable by Hadyn's high standards, but both feature his usual high-spirited Allegros and Presto finales. The Nicolaus Esterházy Orchestra plays cleanly and brightly, if occasionally a bit stiffly. For example, the Menuet of No. 28 is a bit heavy-footed, and the following Trio could have used a slightly brisker tempo for contrast. These and a couple of other spots are just a bit too homogenous. Naxos' recorded sound is very good, and the balance is fine throughout, making this disc a nice way to get acquainted with some little known music.
--David Preiser, ClassicsToday.com
--David Preiser, ClassicsToday.com
Tracklist 11 tracks
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1 I. Allegro molto 06:01
- Track
- 1
- Title
- I. Allegro molto
- Duration
- 06:01
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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2 II. Andante: Siciliano 04:36
- Track
- 2
- Title
- II. Andante: Siciliano
- Duration
- 04:36
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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3 III. Finale: Presto 02:46
- Track
- 3
- Title
- III. Finale: Presto
- Duration
- 02:46
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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4 I. Allegro di molto 04:11
- Track
- 4
- Title
- I. Allegro di molto
- Duration
- 04:11
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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5 II. Poco adagio 06:47
- Track
- 5
- Title
- II. Poco adagio
- Duration
- 06:47
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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6 III. Menuet: Allegro molto 02:49
- Track
- 6
- Title
- III. Menuet: Allegro molto
- Duration
- 02:49
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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7 IV. Presto assai 03:24
- Track
- 7
- Title
- IV. Presto assai
- Duration
- 03:24
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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8 I. Allegro 07:26
- Track
- 8
- Title
- I. Allegro
- Duration
- 07:26
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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9 II. Adagio 10:20
- Track
- 9
- Title
- II. Adagio
- Duration
- 10:20
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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10 III. Menuet 04:37
- Track
- 10
- Title
- III. Menuet
- Duration
- 04:37
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos
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11 IV. Finale: Moderato molto - Presto 09:53
- Track
- 11
- Title
- IV. Finale: Moderato molto - Presto
- Duration
- 09:53
- Composer
- Franz Joseph Haydn
- Ensemble
- Nicolaus Esterházy Sinfonia
- Conductor
- Béla Drahos