Daniel Rothert, Benoit Fromanger, Ingo Nelken, Christian Hommel, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Helmut Müller-Bruhl - Haydn: Concertos for 2 Lire Organizzate, Hob.VIIh:1-5 (2009)

Tracklist

01. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In C Major, Hob.VIIh:1: I. Allegro Con Spirito
02. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In C Major, Hob.VIIh:1: II. Andante
03. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In C Major, Hob.VIIh:1: III. Finale: Allegro Con Brio
04. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In G Major, Hob.VIIh:2: I. Vivace Assai
05. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In G Major, Hob.VIIh:2: II. Adagio Ma Non Troppo
06. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In G Major, Hob.VIIh:2: III. Rondo: Presto
07. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In G Major, Hob.VIIh:3: I. Allegro Con Spirito
08. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In G Major, Hob.VIIh:3: II. Romance - Allegretto
09. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In G Major, Hob.VIIh:3: III. Finale: Allegro
10. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In F Major, Hob.VIIh:4: I. Allegro
11. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In F Major, Hob.VIIh:4: II. Andante
12. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In F Major, Hob.VIIh:4: III. Finale: Presto
13. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In F Major, Hob.VIIh:5: I. Allegro
14. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In F Major, Hob.VIIh:5: II. Andante
15. Concerto for 2 Lire Organizzate In F Major, Hob.VIIh:5: III. Finale: Vivace

Joseph Haydn’s five Concertos for two lire organizzate were written in 1786-7 for King Ferdinand IV of Naples whose favourite instrument was the now obsolete lira organizzata , a fascinating hybrid resembling a hurdy gurdy, often heard in the city’s streets, crossed with a small chamber organ. However, as here, these concertos were also performed with flutes, recorders and oboe as solo instruments instead, losing none of their charming vitality thereby. Like so many of Haydn’s concertos they deserve revival, especially in the hands of these outstanding artists.

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