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Sigiswald Kuijken, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment - Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 85 'La Reine', 86 & 87 (1990)

Posted By: ArlegZ

Date: 24 Sep 2021 21:00:09

This two discs dedicated to the great Paris Symphonies that Haydn composed for Count D'Ogny in the mid-1780s. These were designed for a large and talented ensemble, and the atmospheric, clear and balanced sound achieved by the recording engineers allows for plenty of impact whenever it is required.
Kuijken directs spirited performances of the Paris Symphonies. The opening movement of Symphony No. 83 (The Hen) is particularly successful. The music is crisply articulated at the same time as being sensitively phrased. The orchestral playing is really first class, with a pleasing string tone which still achieves bite when the rhythms demand it. Could there be a better example of what Haydn meant by 'Allegro spiritoso'?
If the performance of this symphony has special qualities, the other Paris symphonies are not far behind either. Each of them communicates its own special personality. For instance, in Kuijken's hands the somewhat neglected Symphony No. 84 in E flat has a thoughtful, almost introspective air in the outer movements, whereas the minuet is lively and strongly accented.
Keyboard continuos in the Paris performances are present but very discrete and unobtrusive; perhaps this is something of a surprise, though it is not a problem. The string band numbers some 25 players, and generates sufficient body of sound to provide a suitable warmth of expression whenever Haydn calls for it. Likewise woodwinds, brass and timpani acquit themselves with distinction, helped by the clarity of the recorded sound.
Caveats are few indeed. One is the tempo chosen for the Allegretto movement of Symphony No. 85 (La Reine), which is surely too slow and would be more safely described as an Andante, which Haydn presumably did not want.
Above all it is a valuable addition to the Haydn discography because the performances consistently do justice to the master's inventiveness and succeed in confirming his greatness.
–Terry Barfoot

Performer:
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Sigiswald Kuijken, director

Track List:
Symphony No.85 'La Reine de France' in B flat major, Hob. I:85
01. I. Adagio - Vivace
02. II. Romance: Allegretto
03. III. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio
04. IV. Finale: Presto
Symphony No.86 in D major, Hob. I:86
05. I. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
06. II. Capriccio: Largo
07. III. Menuet: Allegretto - Trio
08. IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito
Symphony No.87 in A major, Hob. I:87
09. I. Vivace
10. II. Adagio
11. III. Menuet - Trio
12. IV. Finale: Vivace

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