Simon Dechambre, the cellist of the Quatuor Hanson, performs on a cello made by Yair Hod Fainas in 2015 and a Christophe Schaeffer bow.
Instruments
Anton Hanson, a violinist in the Quatuor Hanson, plays on a 1737 Italian violin by Don Nicolo Amati and an André Vigneron bow.
Instruments
Jules Dussap, another violinist in the Quatuor Hanson, uses a violin made by Yair Hod Fainas in 2015 and bows by Louis Bazin and Dominique Pecatte, lent for the recording by Alain Hérou.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The Quatuor Hanson views Haydn's music as a constantly renewed playground, full of fantasy and inventiveness, revealing all facets of human emotion.
Interpretation
The Quatuor Hanson made conscious choices in their interpretation, such as not playing all repeats indicated in the scores, to create surprise and balance.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded by Little Tribeca at the Théâtre d'Arras in two sessions, from November 21-25, 2018, and April 18-22, 2019.
Instruments
Gabrielle Lafait, the violist of the Quatuor Hanson, plays on a viola crafted by Yair Hod Fainas in 2018 and a Doriane Bodart bow.
