Dear old Papa Haydn, as he was known in 18th century Vienna, was a fatherly figure to the finest musicians of his day. He is also the father of the symphonic form. This week we’ll sample some of his 104 symphonies, following their development from modest orchestral pieces to expressions of wit, humor, and drama.
This week’s playlist…
Episode 1
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 101 (excerpt)
New York Phil/Bernstein
The “London” Symphonies Nos. 100-104
Sony 47557
1:46
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 100, Military (excerpt)
London Phil/Solti
Symphony No. 94 The Surprise; Symphony No. 100 Military
London 4111897
4:17
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 1
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra/Wolff
Franz Josef Haydn- Symphonies 85 & 86 – Hugh Wolf – St Paul Chamber Orchestra
Teldec 9031-77309
11:49
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 6, “Le Matin”, I.
Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra/Fischer
Symphonies Nos.6, 7 And 8 – Le Matin, Le Midi, Le Soir
Nimbus 5240
5:34
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 7, “Le Midi”, II.
The English Concert/Pinnock
Symphonies Le Matin – Le Midi – Le Soir
Archiv 423098
9:15
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 8, “Le Soir”, IV.
The English Concert/Pinnock
Symphonies Le Matin – Le Midi – Le Soir
Archiv 423098
1:16
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 22, “The Philosopher”
Lausanne Chamber/Lopez-Cobos
Haydn- Symphonies Nos. 103, 104- Jesus Lopez-Cobos
Denon 75660
15:19
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 7, “Le Midi”, II. (excerpt)
The English Concert/Pinnock
Symphonies Le Matin – Le Midi – Le Soir
Archiv 423098
1:25
Episode 2
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 31, “Hornsignal” I. & II.
Concentus Musicus Wien/Harnoncourt
Symphonies Nos. 31, 59, & 73 – “Hornsignal” • “Feuer” • “La Chasse”
Teldec 4509 90843
16:38
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 44, “Trauersinfonie” I. & II.
Amsterdam Baroque/Koopman
Symphonies No. 44, 45, & 49
Erato 88173
14:40
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 45, “The Farewell” I, III. & IV.
Amsterdam Baroque/Koopman
Symphonies No. 44, 45, & 49
Erato 88173
16:39
Episode 3
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 49, “La Passione”
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields/Brown
Joseph Haydn: Symphonies No. 49 “La Passione” And No. 45 “Farewell”
DG 437783
18:55
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 60, Il. “Distratto”
Orpheus Chamber Ensemble
Symphonies No. 60 “Il Distratto” • No. 91
DG 437783
24:51
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 73, “La Chasse”, IV.
Lausanne Chamber/Lopez-Cobos
Symphony 73 in D La Chasse / Symphony 92 in G Oxford
Denon 18079
4:24
Episode 4
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 83, “La Poule”, I.
Orchestra of the Age of Enlighten-ment/Kuijken
Symphonies No. 82 L’Ours / No. 83 La Poule / No. 84
Virgin 90793
1:53
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 88, II.
Vienna Phil/Bernstein
Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88, 92 & 94
DG 413777
7:17
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 92, “Oxford”, IV.
Vienna Phil/Bernstein
Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 88, 92 & 94
DG 413777
5:39
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 98, IV.
English Chamber/Tate
Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 93, 96 “Miracle” & 98
EMI 64285
8:36
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 100, “Military” I. II. & IV.
London Philharmonic/Solti
Haydn: Symphony No. 100 in G Major Opus 90 “Military” / Symphony No. 102 in B Flat Major, Opus 98 / Georg Solti Conducting The London Philharmonic Orchestra
London 4111897
18:59
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 83, “La Poule”, I. (excerpt)
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment/Kuijken
Symphonies No. 82 L’Ours / No. 83 La Poule / No. 84
Virgin 90793
2:00
Episode 5
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 101, The Clock, I. & II.
Orchestra of St. Luke’s/Mackerras
Everybody’s Haydn: Symphonies, No. 100, 101, 103, & 104
Teldec 80311
15:53
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 103, Drumroll, I.
London Classical Players/Norrington
Symphonies Nos. 103 & 104
EMI 55002
9:09
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 104, London, I., III. & IV.
Pittsburgh Symphony/Previn
Symphonies 94, 96 & 104
EMI 65178
21:24
Haydn, Joseph: Symphony No. 101, The Clock, II. (excerpt)
Orchestra of St. Luke’s/Mackerras
Everybody’s Haydn: Symphonies, No. 100, 101, 103, & 104
Teldec 80311
01:25