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Haydn - Symphony No. 96 "Miracle", Symphony No. 94 "Surprise" | Decca - L'Oiseau Lyre 4759111

Haydn - Symphony No. 96 "Miracle", Symphony No. 94 "Surprise"

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Label: Decca - L'Oiseau Lyre

Cat No: 4759111

Barcode: 0028947591115

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Orchestral

Release Date: 8th November 2007

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Penguin Guide 4 stars

Contents

Artists

The Academy of Ancient Music

Conductor

Christopher Hogwood

Works

Haydn, Franz Joseph

Symphony no.94 in G major, Hob.I:94 'The Surprise'
Symphony no.96 in D major, Hob.I:96 'Miracle'

Artists

The Academy of Ancient Music

Conductor

Christopher Hogwood

About

Christopher Hogwood directs The Academy of Ancient Music in two of Haydn’s London symphonies in this 1984 L’Oiseau Lyre recording.

Symphonies No. 96 “Miracle" and No. 94 “Surprise” were composed during Haydn’s successful London period (1791-1795). These are two of his best-known symphonies from his impressive catalogue of 104 symphonies. With both symphonies composed in classical sonata form, the booklet note is a detailed discussion on Haydn’s use of form and its relationship to the formal model of sonata form designated in the 19th century.

Master of the classical symphony, form and drama, Haydn excels in achieving maximum effect and expression in his music. Symphony No. 96 in particular, a majestic symphony, received the following review in March 1791 on its premiere: “…never was there a richer musical treat... [Symphony No. 96] was pronounced to be the most wonderful composition, but the first movement in particular rises in grandeur of subject, and in rich variety of air and passion, beyond even any of his own productions.”

Christopher Hogwood, among others, led the English revival in the use of authentic instruments and performing styles, and is a world-renowned classical and baroque.

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