The interpretations on this album are based on historical performance practices, with instrumentation choices reflecting what Haydn would have expected.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Thomas Fey, the conductor, aims to present Joseph Haydn as an experimenter and convey the boldness and beauty of his impassioned musical contrasts to modern listeners.
Instruments
The timpani used in this recording features a calfskin head, chosen for its historical accuracy.
Performer Biography
The Heidelberger Sinfoniker, the orchestra on this recording, was founded in 1993 by conductor Thomas Fey, evolving from an earlier chamber orchestra he established in 1987.
Performer Biography
The Heidelberger Sinfoniker's performance style was significantly influenced by intensive training in historical performance practice with Nikolaus Harnoncourt in Salzburg.
Instruments
For this recording, historical brass instruments are used because their sound aligns more closely with Haydn's intentions than modern instruments.
Performer Biography
Thomas Fey, the conductor, has received international awards for many of his CD recordings, including a nomination for the Cannes Classical Award and a Grammy nomination for a recording of Antonio Salieri's works.
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