Haydn: Baryton Divertimenti

Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer), Loretta O'Sullivan (Performer), Haydn Baryton Trio (Performer), David Miller (Performer), John Hsu (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Loretta O'Sullivan, Haydn Baryton Trio, David Miller, John Hsu
• Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn
• Audio CD (June 18, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Dorian Recordings
• ASIN: B000001QBA
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,918 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #2 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Strings > Baryton

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gem - glowing and bright., September 9, 1999

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This review is from: Haydn: Baryton Divertimenti (Audio CD)

If you have never heard of a baryton, it is a six-stringed cello-like instrument (but with no pin) that has strings in the back of the neck which are plucked like a harp. This CD features John Hsu, a professor of music at Cornell University, and one of the world's premiere baryton players. You owe it to yourself to hear this warm and lyrical CD. And, if anyone ever asks you in what musical form did Haydn write the most works, don't make the mistake of replying "symphonies." Show your mastery of obscure classical music trivia and say "baryton trios!"

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!, July 18, 2000

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Andrew Baumann (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Haydn: Baryton Divertimenti (Audio CD)

This CD took my breath away. Haydn's baryton trios are full of the same beautiful, and occasionally witty, melodies as his other music, but the sound is unlike anything else I've ever heard. The reason is that these trios are played by a baryton (which sounds similar to a cello or viola da gamba), a viola, and a cello; as a result, the overall sound is deeper, richer, and more mellow than chamber music including violins or other higher-pitched instruments. The performances on this CD are impeccable, and the recording quality is as good as it gets. If the Barytone Trio were to record ALL of Haydn's music for barytone (well over a hundred compositions), one would simply never tire of listening to them. Incredible!

2 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, February 4, 2006

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DKDC (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Haydn: Baryton Divertimenti (Audio CD)

I like cello stuff and Viola de Gamba pieces. This reminds me of the Viola de Gamba a lot. A very nice disc. If you like the low string sound and Haydn - you can't go wrong.