London Symphonies 2

Haydn (Artist), Bernstein (Artist), Nyp (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 10, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000027MH
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #474,076 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. The London Symphonies: I. Adagio - Allegro

2. The London Symphonies: II. Allegretto

3. The London Symphonies: III. Menuet. Moderato - Trio

4. The London Symphonies: IV. Finale. Presto

5. The London Symphonies: I. Largo - Vivace

6. The London Symphonies: II. Adagio

7. The London Symphonies: Menuet. Allegro - Trio

8. The London Symphonies: IV. Final. Presto

9. The London Symphonies: I. Adatio - Presto

10. The London Symphonies: II. Andante

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Symphony In D Major, Hob. I: 101 'The Clock': I. Adagio - Presto

2. Symphony In D Major, Hob. I: 101 'The Clock': II. Andante

3. Symphony In D Major, Hob. I: 101 'The Clock': III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio

4. Symphony In D Major, Hob. I: 101 'The Clock': IV. Finale. Vivace

5. Symphony In E Flat Major, Hob. I: 103 'Drum Roll': I. Adagio - Allegro con spirito - Imo Tempo

6. Symphony In E Flat Major, Hob. I: 103 'Drum Roll': II. Andante piu tosto Allegretto

7. Symphony In E Flat Major, Hob. I: 103 'Drum Roll': III. Menuetto - Trio

8. Symphony In E Flat Major, Hob. I: 103 'Drum Roll': IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haydn with a pulse!, December 2, 1998

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Everett Leiter (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: London Symphonies 2 (Audio CD)

I was not familiar with Bernstein's interpretations of Haydn. I'm glad I decided to give them a try. Although some purists might object that these performances from 1958-1970 were not on original, period instruments, there is much to enjoy for the modern listener. These are not "prim and proper" Haydn performances. They pulse with vitality and excitement. There are pensive, lyrical slow movements; musical balance that highlights orchestral counterpoint; and a forward propulsion in some of the fast movements that is full of finger-snapping fun. What a pleasure to re-discover these Haydn symphonies with fresh ears!