The Turkish crescent, a unique instrument with a visual impact, used in this recording was specially made and modeled after one found in Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.
Instruments
The cymbals used for this recording are hand-hammered 'Old K' Zildjians, estimated to be 75 to 100 years old, and were found by accident as part of a cheap drum set.
Performer Biography
The Handel and Haydn Society, founded in 1815, is America's oldest continuously performing arts organization and has given over 2,000 performances to more than 2.8 million people.
Performer Biography
Harry Christophers, the Artistic Director of the Handel and Haydn Society, has won numerous awards, including a Grammy nomination and the Classic FM Gramophone Awards Artist of the Year Award.
Performer Biography
The Handel and Haydn Society was named after Handel and Haydn to represent both the 'old music' of the 18th century and the 'new music' of the 19th century at the time of its founding.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live at Boston's Symphony Hall, which is considered one of the finest concert halls in the world and is known for its superb acoustics.
Instruments
The bass drum used in this recording for Haydn's 'Military' Symphony is based on a Turkish davul, designed to produce distinct high and low sounds.
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