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Joseph Haydn Michael Haydn Ouvertüre und Sinfonien Österreichisch-Ungarische Haydn Philharmonie Enrico Onofri MDG 901 2292-6 SACD Super Audio CD 2+2+2 MDG - Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm Rare Repertoire Outstanding Performances Audiophile Sound Dabringhaus und Grimm Audiovision GmbH

Joseph Haydn

(1732 – 1809)

Michael Haydn
(1737 – 1806)


Overtures and Symphonies

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Austrian-Hungarian

Haydn Philharmonic
Enrico Onofri, conductor


MDG 901 2292-6

(SACD)

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Price: 21,99  €

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The Austrian-Hungarian Haydn Philharmonic already bears its expertise for the music of Joseph Haydn in its name. In their latest recording, the renowned orchestra, with musicians from all over the world, presents works by their namesake alongside music by his younger brother Michael. The latter easily stands up to comparison: under Enrico Onofri's refreshing conducting style, the two highly talented brothers prove to be absolutely on par.

 

interesting

Joseph Haydn's first "London" symphony is also called the "Miracle", alluding to a legend where a chandelier fell from the ceiling during a performance and miraculously no one was injured. Legend aside, the music is quite wonderful: Haydn's skill for refined orchestration is already evident in the dramatic introduction. From here on to the lively finale, there is a magnificent arc, which climaxes in the second movement, bringing the soloistic qualities of the musicians of this top ensemble to the fore.

intense

Michael Haydn's C Major Symphony exudes pure energy: particularly the fugato finale with Onofri’s rousing dynamics is a stylish departure from antiquated counterpoint. The overture to "Der büßende Sünder" ("The Atoning Sinner") is just as dramatic, with explosive skyrocketing scale runs which make the heart skip a beat. In contrast, Joseph Haydn's overture to "Philmon and Baucis" has a cello solo in unison with the first violins which surprises with its almost celestial, magical timbre.

 

inspired

Enrico Onofri is not just a specialist for 18th-century music. The longtime concertmaster of Il Giardino Armonico is at home with many styles and epochs. Under his baton, orchestral colours emerge and enthrall. Especially the sound of period brass instruments unfolds most spectacularly in three-dimensional reproduction on this high-quality Super Audio CD. A double Haydn programme with passion and impact!

"Unter der Leitung Enrico Onofrios, der sich schon lange mit der historisch informierten Aufführungspraxis beschäftigt, erklingen hier auch entsprechend historische Instrumente, was dem Ganzen eine besondere Energie und Transparenz gibt. Eine gelungene Zusammenführung der beiden „Miracle“-Brüder!"  - Klassik Heute

Joseph Haydn Michael Haydn Ouvertüre und Sinfonien Österreichisch-Ungarische Haydn Philharmonie Enrico Onofri MDG 901 2292-6 SACD Super Audio CD 2+2+2 MDG - Musikproduktion Dabringhaus und Grimm Rare Repertoire Outstanding Performances Audiophile Sound Dabringhaus und Grimm Audiovision GmbH

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