Album Description

The Handel and Haydn Society presents one of Haydn’s early Sturm und Drang (storm and stress) symphonies- No. 49 in F minor, more commonly known as ‘La Passione’ because of its dark, brooding penitential adagio. Symphony No. 87, the last of six masterly ‘Paris’ Symphonies, displays Haydn’s astonishing craftsmanship and, along with symphonies 82-86, were the first symphonies since the Sturm und Drang days. The Paris Symphonies blended an approachable and popular style with an inventiveness and broad emotional range that revealed new possibilities in what was still a relatively youthful genre. Completing the programme is Mozart’s elegiac and richly beautiful Sinfonia Concertante performed by H+H’s inspirational concertmaster, Aisslinn Nosky and viola player Max Mandel.

Artists

Handel and Haydn Society
Harry Christophers
Aisslin Nosky violin
Max Mandel viola

Track Listing

JOSEPH HAYDN (1732-1809)
Symphony No. 49 in F minor, Hob.I/49 La Passione
1. Adagio
2. Allegro di molto
3. Menuet & trio
4. Finale: Presto

WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-91)
Sinfonia Concertante in E flat major for violin and viola
5. Allegro maestros
6. Andante
7. Presto

HAYDN
Symphony No. 87 in A major, Hob.I/87
8. Vivace
9. Adagio
10. Menuet & trio
11. Finale: Vivace