Haydn 2032, Vol. 11: Au goût parisien Classical Alpha

Haydn 2032, Vol. 11: Au goût parisien

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AJ 0688

Haydn 2032, Vol. 11: Au goût parisien

Label Catalogue Number:
ALPHA688

Running Time: 80:17

Release Date: January 2022
Originally recorded in 2021

Genre:
Classical

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The eleventh volume of the complete HAYDN2032 symphony cycle moves its focus to Paris: ‘Every day one perceives more clearly, and consequently admires more, the productions of this great genius, who, in every one of his works, knows so well how to draw rich and varied developments from a single subject’, wrote the Mercure de France in April 1788, adding that Haydn was ‘quite different from those sterile composers who constantly move from one idea to another . . .’. The symphonies presented here are no.2 (the first to be published in France), no.24 (the first to be performed there) and the so-called ‘Paris’ symphonies nos. 87 and 82 ‘L’Ours’, with its references to fairground atmosphere and its famous contredanse finale.

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Nominee in the Symphonic category

2023 ICMA Nominee

Choc de Classica

Philippe Venturini – Classica (France) – April 2022

“… The two mature works are the main attraction here. Antonini keeps a tight grip on pulse … the [Basel CO] score with the vividness and vivacity of their playing, each phrase beautifully balanced and characterised … The two early symphonies naturally sound more formal and chaste than the later ones … Antonini and his Basel ensemble perform them with poise and accuracy and stylistic insight…”

David Threasher – Gramophone magazine – February 2022

“… Kammerorchester Basel’s musicianship throughout the album is nearly faultless. Their playing is clear and precise, never seeming muddled or harried under Antonini’s swift baton. Antonini’s readings of the symphonies presented here are respectfully authentic, and his enthusiastic interpretations of Haydn’s dynamic markings are particularly praiseworthy. The results here are fresh and engaging, and bring the verve and humor of Haydn’s music into a new recording for the twenty-first century…”

Nathan C Stewart – theclassicreview.com – 11 February 2022

“… All four works bear the hallmarks of Antonini’s style with its dynamic variety, strong accents and sparkling wit.” ****

Hugh Canning – The Sunday Times (Culture magazine) – 20 February 2022

Performance **** Recording *****

“Antonini’s characteristically lively performances – part of his ongoing complete Haydn symphonies series afford much pleasure throughout.”

Misha Donat – BBC Music magazine – March 2022

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