Haydn: 4-8 June

[doversoul1]

There may be little that is new to most members of the Forum, but familiarity never breeds contempt when it comes to Haydn’s music.

[ed] Please can a/the host correct the spelling in the title!!

[Dave2002]

There may be little that is new to most members of the Forum, but familiarity never breeds contempt when it comes to Haydn’s music.

[ed] Please can a/the host correct the spelling in the title!!

What happens if you (and also I) delete the posts, and then you put up a new corrected version?

[doversoul1]

I tried but couldn’t do it. There doesn’t seem to be delete button when it is a new thread.

[salymap]

I think Haydn's symphonies mean as much to me as any other composer. I have quite a few on CD and find they fit any of my moods - I would hate to be without them.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Just played the g minor Symphony (No 83): gloriously inventive and life-affirming.

[Roehre]

Just played the g minor Symphony (No 83): gloriously inventive and life-affirming.

Especially the very opening has ear-worm qualities (for me at least, that is)

[jayne lee wilson]

Just played the g minor Symphony (No 83): gloriously inventive and life-affirming.

...and No.83's slow movement has often been "somewhere in the back of my mind" for years, emblematic of serenity and beauty, things often so hard to find ...

[verismissimo]

If I ever have to retreat to a desert island with just one composer, it'll be Haydn.

[Hornspieler]

If I ever have to retreat to a desert island with just one composer, it'll be Haydn.

I usually only catch the last part of COTW in anticipation of the performance on 3 which is to follow and to check my recorder settings, but this week I have found almost nothing to interest me in the latter and have started to listen attentively to what has been a most satisfying musical experience - a reminder, if you like, of the genius of `Papa` Haydn.

We hear so much (deserved) praise for the quartets of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert but, for me, the Haydn quartets are beyond compare - they set the standard for others to follow and I'm surprised that we hear so little of Haydn's chamber works on Radio.

Let's have more, please Auntie and also a few more symphonies on "Live on 3"- there are over a hundred to choose from!

HS

[JohnSkelton]

As well as the great works (including the wonderful piano trios) there are all sorts of weird and wonderful things; the early divertimentos, the scherzi, the notturni for the King of Naples ... and so much unlikely invention

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-DxXqYdF7M

The F minor variations of uncanny pathos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYAuqVkKQO0

[Serial_Apologist]

Am I the only music lover who prefers Haydn to Mozart?

[JohnSkelton]

Am I the only music lover who prefers Haydn to Mozart?

I prefer Haydn to Mozart - or, often with Mozart it's admiration at a distance whereas with Haydn it's like he's close by.

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

I hope I don't have to make a choice! When I'm listening to Haydn, it's not only impossible to think of anything more wonderful, it's impossible to consider anything other than the Music to which I have the privilege to be listening. Same with Mozart.

[Pegleg]

I usually only catch the last part of COTW in anticipation of the performance on 3 which is to follow and to check my recorder settings, but this week I have found almost nothing to interest me in the latter and have started to listen attentively to what has been a most satisfying musical experience - a reminder, if you like, of the genius of `Papa` Haydn.

We hear so much (deserved) praise for the quartets of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert but, for me, the Haydn quartets are beyond compare - they set the standard for others to follow and I'm surprised that we hear so little of Haydn's chamber works on Radio.

Let's have more, please Auntie and also a few more symphonies on "Live on 3"- there are over a hundred to choose from!

HS

COTW at its best this week. More live Haydn on R3? If only, and we get a measly 30mins at the 2012 proms, but is Haitink and the VPO.


Talking of symphony 83, what's the recommendation for recordngs of the "Paris Symphonies" ?

[aeolium]

Talking of symphony 83, what's the recommendation for recordngs of the "Paris Symphonies" ?

OAE/Kuijken for me - absolutely superb, and a set I often return to.