Joseph Haydn's appointment as Kapellmeister for the Princes of Esterházy in 1761 is considered one of the greatest strokes of luck in musical history.
Notable Performances
The "Day Trilogy" symphonies were first performed in Vienna at the princely dynastic house on Wallnerstraße, not in Eisenstadt where Haydn later worked.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Haydn's use of a concertante style in the "Day Trilogy" was experimental and did not follow the concerto grosso tradition, as he later found it created a hybrid genre between symphony and concerto.
Composition History
Haydn's employment contract as vice-Kapellmeister in 1761 guaranteed him an annual salary and allowances, but also imposed strict duties, including appearing twice daily for the Prince's musical requests.
Compositional Technique
The three "Day Trilogy" symphonies are characterized by the striking use of concertante instruments, through which Haydn showcased his compositional skills and his musicians' abilities to his new employer.
Performer Biography
Yutaka Sado, the conductor of this album, has been Chief Conductor of the Tonkünstler Orchestra since the 2015-2016 season and is considered one of the most eminent Japanese conductors of our time.
Composer Biography
Prince Paul Anton II. Esterházy, who hired Haydn, was a musically educated individual who played flute, violin, and lute, and was familiar with contemporary music trends from his travels.
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