Since 1987, the Cologne Chamber Orchestra has played according to historical performance practice principles but on modern instruments, to suit modern concert halls.
Composer Biography
Franz Joseph Haydn, born in 1732, was the son of a wheelwright and trained at the choir-school of St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.
Historical Context
Haydn lived during the 18th century, a period that saw the development of instrumental music from the age of Bach and Handel to the classical sonata form.
Composition History
Haydn's Symphony No. 37 is believed to be his earliest surviving symphony, dating from 1758, and likely marks the beginning of his employment with Count von Morzin.
Composer Biography
Haydn spent most of his career employed by the Esterházy family, one of the richest in the Empire, first as Vice-Kapellmeister and later as Kapellmeister.
Interpretation
From 1976 to 1987, the Cologne Chamber Orchestra played on period instruments as Capella Clementina, setting a standard for historical performance practice.
Performer Biography
The Cologne Chamber Orchestra, founded in 1923 by Hermann Abendroth, gave its first concerts in the Rhine Chamber Music festival.
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