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Haydn: Symphonies Vol 32 / Gallois, Sinfonia Finlandia
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Haydn: Symphonies Vol 32 / Gallois, Sinfonia Finlandia

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Composer
HAYDN, JOSEPH
Artist
Patrick Gallois, Sinfonia Finlandia
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Oct 30, 2007
Catalog #
8557771
UPC
747313277124

About

Patrick Gallois' contributions to Naxos' Haydn series have been some of the best, and this latest release is no exception. Symphonies 9-12 are a nicely varied lot, and rare enough on disc to make this release very useful to collectors looking to plug a gap in their Haydn discographies. The first and last have three movements (No. 9 ending with a minuet); No. 10 has the traditional four movements, and so does No. 11, but it begins with an Adagio (so-called "church-sonata form"). No. 12 features a very impressive, dramatic, minor-key Adagio that lasts some eight minutes, and has more than enough musical substance to justify its length, and the repeats.

The performances are stylish, lively, and perfectly played by the Sinfonia Finlandia, and my only criticism (once again) concerns the excessively obtrusive continuo part. Haydn didn't ask for it, the music doesn't need it, and the problem with modern performances, even purportedly "authentic" ones, is that the harpsichord player is always tempted to do too much, to fill out the part like a genuine Baroque figured bass, whereas we pretty much know that by this time any keyboard participation was likely limited to occasional bits of harmonic filler or stiffening of rhythm for ensemble purposes. This is very much a matter of individual taste, and certainly the problem, if it be such, isn't serious enough to undermine enjoyment of these well-recorded performances.

--David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro molto 04:10
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro molto
    Duration
    04:10
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  2. 2 II. Andante 04:55
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    04:55
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  3. 3 III. Finale: Menuetto - Trio 03:04
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Finale: Menuetto - Trio
    Duration
    03:04
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  4. 4 I. Allegro 05:11
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    05:11
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  5. 5 II. Andante 05:21
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Andante
    Duration
    05:21
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  6. 6 III. Finale: Presto 03:24
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Finale: Presto
    Duration
    03:24
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  7. 7 I. Adagio cantabile 05:57
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Adagio cantabile
    Duration
    05:57
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  8. 8 II. Allegro 04:20
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Allegro
    Duration
    04:20
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  9. 9 III. Menuet - Trio 03:56
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Menuet - Trio
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  10. 10 IV. Finale: Presto 03:15
    Track
    10
    Title
    IV. Finale: Presto
    Duration
    03:15
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  11. 11 I. Allegro 04:54
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    04:54
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  12. 12 II. Adagio 08:09
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    08:09
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois
  13. 13 III. Finale: Presto 03:37
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Finale: Presto
    Duration
    03:37
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Ensemble
    Jyväskylä Sinfonia
    Conductor
    Patrick Gallois