Haydn: The Seven Words [Import]

Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer, Orchestra), Rosamunde Quartett (Performer, Composer), Joseph Haydn (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Rosamunde Quartett
• Orchestra: Franz Joseph Haydn
• Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn, Rosamunde Quartett
• Audio CD (June 19, 2001)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Ecm Import
• ASIN: B00005AX5V
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #445,772 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Played with Dignity and Respect, July 19, 2009

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Karl W. Nehring (Ostrander, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Haydn: The Seven Words (Audio CD)

The full title of Haydn's composition is usually given as The Seven Last Words of Jesus Christ from the Cross. The shorter version above is given on the back cover; the front cover and spine feature the even more truncated (and secularized) The Seven Words. (Note that "words" would be better translated as "sayings" or "utterances.") There are several recordings available of this piece arranged for chamber orchestra, but you can see from the header above, this arrangement is for string quartet. The Rosamunde Quartet plays the piece with dignity and respect. Perhaps some listeners would crave more overt drama, but I find their reflective approach most enjoyable. The sound quality is warm and comfortable, and the liner notes are interesting and informative. This is a truly excellent release.