The Haydn2032 project aims to record all 107 of Joseph Haydn's symphonies by the 300th anniversary of his birth in 2032.
Composition History
This album, 'Per il Luigi', highlights early Haydn symphonies written to showcase the talents of specific musicians in the Esterházy court orchestra, including violinist Luigi Tomasini and cellist Joseph Weigl.
Instruments
The Kammerorchester Basel performs on period instruments, including a 1764 Guadagnini violin, a 1759 Stadlmann double bass, and an 8-key flute after A. Grenser.
Historical Context
In the 18th century, audiences often applauded during musical performances, and composers like Haydn and Mozart expected and even encouraged this interaction.
Interpretation
The Haydn2032 project includes works by other composers contemporary with Haydn, such as Gluck, W. F. Bach, and Mozart, and even later figures like Bartók, to establish connections.
Recording & Production
Each volume of the Haydn2032 project features visual presentation by a photographer from the famous Magnum agency and an essay by a contemporary writer.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Giovanni Antonini, the artistic director, views Haydn's music as 'a kaleidoscope of human emotions' and organizes the symphonies thematically rather than chronologically.
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