Marc Minkowski - Haydn: 12 London Symphonies (2010)

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Artist: Marc Minkowski, Les Musiciens du Louvre
Title: Haydn: 12 London Symphonies
Year Of Release: 2010
Label: Naive
Genre: Classical
Quality: FLAC (tracks + booklet)
Total Time: 4:46:05
Total Size: 1.34 GB
WebSite: Album Preview

Tracklist:

DISC 1

01. Symphony No. 96 in D Major, Hob. I:96 "The Miracle": I. Adagio - Allegro
02. Symphony No. 96 in D Major, Hob. I:96 "The Miracle": II. Andante
03. Symphony No. 96 in D Major, Hob. I:96 "The Miracle": III. Menuet - Allegretto - Trio
04. Symphony No. 96 in D Major, Hob. I:96 "The Miracle": IV. Finale. Vivace assai
05. Symphony No. 95 in C Minor, Hob. I:95: I. Allegro moderato
06. Symphony No. 95 in C Minor, Hob. I:95: II. Andante
07. Symphony No. 95 in C Minor, Hob. I:95: III. Menuet - Trio
08. Symphony No. 95 in C Minor, Hob. I:95: IV. Finale. Vivace
09. Symphony No. 93 in D Major, Hob. I:93: I. Adagio - Allegro assai
10. Symphony No. 93 in D Major, Hob. I:93: II. Largo
11. Symphony No. 93 in D Major, Hob. I:93: III. Menuet. Allegro - Trio
12. Symphony No. 93 in D Major, Hob. I:93: IV. Finale - Presto ma non troppo
13. Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": I. Adagio - Vivace assai
14. Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": II. Andante
15. Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": III. Menuet. Allegro molto - Trio
16. Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": IV. Finale. Allegro di molto
17. Symphony No. 98 in B-Flat Major, Hob. I:98: I. Adagio - Allegro
18. Symphony No. 98 in B-Flat Major, Hob. I:98: II. Adagio
19. Symphony No. 98 in B-Flat Major, Hob. I:98: III. Menuet. Allegro - Trio
20. Symphony No. 98 in B-Flat Major, Hob. I:98: IV. Finale. Presto
21. Symphony No. 97 in C Major, Hob. I:97: I. Adagio - Vivace
22. Symphony No. 97 in C Major, Hob. I:97: II. Adagio ma non troppo
23. Symphony No. 97 in C Major, Hob. I:97: III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio
24. Symphony No. 97 in C Major, Hob. I:97: IV. Finale. Spiritoso

DISC 2

01. Symphony No. 99 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:99: I. Adagio - Vivace Assai
02. Symphony No. 99 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:99: II. Adagio
03. Symphony No. 99 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:99: III. Menuet - Allegretto - Trio
04. Symphony No. 99 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:99: IV. Finale. Vivace
05. Symphony No. 100 in G Major, Hob. I:100 "Military": I. Adagio - Allegro
06. Symphony No. 100 in G Major, Hob. I:100 "Military": II. Allegretto
07. Symphony No. 100 in G Major, Hob. I:100 "Military": III. Menuet. Moderato - Trio
08. Symphony No. 100 in G Major, Hob. I:100 "Military": IV. Finale. Presto
09. Symphony No. 101 in D Major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": I. Adagio - Presto
10. Symphony No. 101 in D Major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": II. Andante
11. Symphony No. 101 in D Major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio
12. Symphony No. 101 in D Major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock": IV. Finale. Vivace
13. Symphony No. 102 in B-Flat Major, Hob. I:102: I. Largo - Vivace
14. Symphony No. 102 in B-Flat Major, Hob. I:102: II. Adagio
15. Symphony No. 102 in B-Flat Major, Hob. I:102: III. Menuet. Allegro - Trio
16. Symphony No. 102 in B-Flat Major, Hob. I:102: IV. Finale. Presto
17. Symphony No. 103 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:103 "Drum Roll": I. Adagio - Allegro con spirito
18. Symphony No. 103 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:103 "Drum Roll": II. Andante più tosto Allegetto
19. Symphony No. 103 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:103 "Drum Roll": III. Menuet - Trio
20. Symphony No. 103 in E-Flat Major, Hob. I:103 "Drum Roll": IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito
21. Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob. I:104: I. Adagio - Allegro
22. Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob. I:104: II. Andante
23. Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob. I:104: III. Menuet. Allegro - Trio
24. Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob. I:104: IV. Finale. Spiritoso

Listeners looking for period instrument performances of Haydn's "London" symphonies might consider this set with Marc Minkowski leading Les Musiciens du Louvre, Grenoble. A well-respected period instrument conductor, Minkowski leads light and lively performances with propulsive rhythms, fleet tempos, clean textures, and clear developments. Les Musiciens are a fine small band with sleek, supple strings, pungent yet pliant winds, bold but blended brass, and a balance that lets every line be heard in just the right proportion. Taken on its own, this set would be a fine introduction to these epoch-making works. In the context of previous recordings, however, this set is not really near the top of the pile. Among period instrument performances, the release with Frans Brüggen and the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century is just as well played but with more character, while the version featuring Sigiswald Kuijken and La Petite Bande has more energy and more thrust. Of the modern instrument performances, the list is so long that it is only possible to mention such classics as the versions with Beecham, which is noble and exhilarating, and with Szell, which is strong and forceful. Recorded in bright, colorful digital sound, Minkowski's set is admirable but limited, and by no means the finest available. ~ James Leonard

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