The Heidelberger Sinfoniker, the orchestra on this recording, uses period-dimensioned trumpets and horns with narrower bores, allowing them to play powerfully without overpowering other instruments.
Interpretation
The performers aim to bring Haydn's symphonies into sharp focus and refine the approach to them in accordance with the latest musicological findings.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album aims to present Haydn in all his vividness, liveliness, musicality, and joie de vivre, portraying him as a "radiantly sunny composer."
Performer Biography
Johannes Klumpp, the conductor, was appointed Artistic Director of the Heidelberger Sinfoniker in 2020/2021 and is known as an expert in historical performance practice.
Recording & Production
This album continues a chronological journey through Joseph Haydn's symphonies, following Volume 25 of the series.
Composition History
The symphonies on this album trace Haydn's development from his early employment with Graf Morzin to his arrival at Esterházy Palace, marking a new era in his career.
