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Haydn: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 9 / Bavouzet
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Haydn: The Complete Piano Sonatas, Vol. 9 / Bavouzet

$21.99

Details

Composer
HAYDN, FRANZ JOSEPH
Artist
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
Format
CD
Label
Chandos
Released
Mar 05, 2021
Catalog #
CHAN 20131
UPC
095115213124

About

"Bavouzet’s Haydn is unmatched in its zest and its wit. But it is also substantial, informed and deeply rewarding."

--The New York Times on Bavouzet's Haydn Sonatas cycle, 2022

Following his acclaimed recording of Beethoven’s concertos with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet returns to his exploration of Haydn’s sonatas, described by the magazine Gramophone as ‘a major modern recording landmark in the Haydn discography’.

As in previous installments, Bavouzet has programmed sonatas from Haydn’s early, middle, and late periods, giving added interest to the recital. Sonatas Nos. 10 and 2, dating from the 1750s and ’60s respectively, share the key of C major, but differ in form. The short No. 2 was almost certainly written for pupils whilst Haydn was working as a teacher. No. 10 is more ambitious and extensive. Sonatas Nos. 41 and 44 date from the early 1770s and show some influence from C.P.E. Bach and the Sturm und Drang [Storm and Stress] movement. More virtuosic than the earlier sonatas, in these the trademark humor of Haydn is also more evident. Sonatas Nos. 52 and 53 were composed a decade later and are conspicuously more demanding, technically and musically. As in the case of the previous volumes, this album was recorded at Potton Hall in Suffolk, on a Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano.

REVIEW

I am tempted to set my morning alarm to go off with Bavouzet’s Haydn C major Sonata; it’s guaranteed to fill the room with sunshine and youthful energy...all in all this is another remarkable addition to Bavouzet’s invaluable survey.

--Gramophone (Michelle Assay)

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s ongoing [Haydn] survey on Chandos is one of the glories of the 21st-century record industry, nine volumes and counting of playing that is poised and polished, as well as ideally flamboyant and aptly witty.

--New York Times (David Allen)

As ever in his Haydn cycle, Bavouzet provides a stimulating mix. Listen in turn to a cheerily scampering Sonata 10; a grand, poetic, dazzling personality in Sonata 44; a Sonata 2 in turns imposing and with a rounded melodiousness. All that is before Sonata 52’s sureness of melody, immensely varied rhythmically and in mood, and Sonata 53’s cagey then engaging hurtle.

--MusicWeb International (Michael Greenhalgh)

Tracklist 18 tracks

  1. 1 I. Allegro 02:44
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Allegro
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  2. 2 II. Adagio 03:28
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  3. 3 III. Menuet - Trio 02:27
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Menuet - Trio
    Duration
    02:27
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  4. 4 I. Moderato 07:57
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Moderato
    Duration
    07:57
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  5. 5 II. Adagio 04:31
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  6. 6 III. Tempo di menuet 04:18
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Tempo di menuet
    Duration
    04:18
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  7. 7 I. Allegro moderato 08:20
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    08:20
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  8. 8 II. Menuet al rovescio - Trio (al rovescio) 02:21
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Menuet al rovescio - Trio (al rovescio)
    Duration
    02:21
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  9. 9 III. Finale: Presto 00:52
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Finale: Presto
    Duration
    00:52
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  10. 10 I. Allegro moderato 01:08
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    01:08
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  11. 11 II. Menuet - Trio 01:58
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Menuet - Trio
    Duration
    01:58
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  12. 12 III. Finale: Allegro 01:27
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Finale: Allegro
    Duration
    01:27
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  13. 13 I. Allegro con brio 04:12
    Track
    13
    Title
    I. Allegro con brio
    Duration
    04:12
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  14. 14 II. Adagio 07:35
    Track
    14
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    07:35
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  15. 15 III. Finale: Prestissimo 04:17
    Track
    15
    Title
    III. Finale: Prestissimo
    Duration
    04:17
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  16. 16 I. Presto 05:47
    Track
    16
    Title
    I. Presto
    Duration
    05:47
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  17. 17 II. Adagio 05:10
    Track
    17
    Title
    II. Adagio
    Duration
    05:10
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
  18. 18 III. Finale: Vivace molto 03:32
    Track
    18
    Title
    III. Finale: Vivace molto
    Duration
    03:32
    Composer
    Franz Joseph Haydn
    Performer
    Jean-Efflam Bavouzet