In London, Haydn encountered John Broadwood's pianos, which were more robust, powerful, and had a wider compass than Viennese instruments, influencing his compositions.
Performer Biography
Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, the pianist on this album, was considered Sir Georg Solti's last discovery and has won multiple Gramophone Awards for his recordings.
Compositional Technique
Haydn's Sonata No. 60 in C major is innovative, particularly in its last movement, which extends beyond the typical range of Viennese pianos, anticipating Beethoven's 'Waldstein' Sonata.
Composition History
Sonatas No. 60 and 62 were dedicated to Thérèse Jansen-Bartolozzi, a pianist and pupil of Muzio Clementi, for whom Haydn also acted as a wedding witness.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded using 24-bit / 96 kHz technology, which offers a significantly greater dynamic range and resolution than standard 16-bit recordings.
Composer Biography
Haydn began compiling a catalogue of his works, known as the Entwurf Katalog, at the end of 1765.
Composition History
Haydn's last three sonatas, Nos. 60, 61, and 62, were written during his second visit to London in 1794-95.
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