Haydn: Piano Concerto No. 11 / Oboe Concerto / Symphony No. 76

Featuring

Günter Wand
Nikita Magaloff
Hansjörg Schellenberger
NDR Sinfonieorchester
WDR Sinfonieorchester Köln
Joseph Haydn

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Composition History

Haydn's Symphony No. 76 was offered to multiple publishers simultaneously in 1782, indicating his satisfaction with the work and his strategy to combat unauthorized copying.

Performer Biography

Nikita Magaloff, a Russian pianist, was the first pianist after Alexander Brailowsky to perform the complete works of Chopin in concert.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Haydn's isolated position at the Eszterházy court allowed him to experiment freely, leading him to develop his unique and 'original' compositional style.

Composition History

The authenticity of Haydn's Oboe Concerto is debated, as no autograph exists and it was not included in Haydn's own catalogue, though its style suggests his authorship.

Performer Biography

Günter Wand, the German conductor, was instrumental in rebuilding musical life in Cologne after World War II, promoting both forbidden and new music.

Interpretation

Günter Wand, the conductor, aimed for authenticity in his performances by focusing on the 'spirit of the music' rather than using period instruments, which he preferred to leave to specialist ensembles.

Composer Biography

Joseph Haydn, the Austrian composer, worked for nearly three decades as Kapellmeister for Prince Eszterházy, where he had to compose, conduct, teach, and even tune his own clavier.