Michael Haydn's music for solo instruments is easy to listen to due to his economical use of complex structures, featuring beautiful cantabile melodies and highly virtuosic passages.
Interpretation
The Salzburger Hofmusik ensemble, founded by Wolfgang Brunner, primarily performs on historical instruments or authentic copies to achieve the greatest possible authenticity.
Composer Biography
Johann Michael Haydn, brother of Joseph Haydn, succeeded Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as court and cathedral organist in Salzburg in 1782.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a series, with a previous volume having been praised for its "sparkling jewels" and making listeners "addicted to the announced continuation."
Historical Context
Many of Michael Haydn's instrumental works, such as symphonies, concertos, serenades, and chamber music, were occasional compositions for various social events and venues in 18th-century Salzburg.
Performer Biography
Johannes Hinterholzer, the natural horn player on this album, specializes in historical horn instruments and has performed with numerous international baroque orchestras.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Michael Haydn's compositions are characterized by a delight in experimentation, musical humor, and inventiveness, which are often not found in a similar way in Mozart's music.
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