Joseph Haydn | Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 22, 29 & 60 | CD

Joseph Haydn was a composer whose symphonies combine inventive themes, clear structures and lively instrumental dialogue. His orchestral writing gives rhythm, humour and contrasting musical character a central role, with detailed interplay between the sections of the ensemble.

Nicholas Ward directs the Northern Chamber Orchestra in Haydn's Symphonies Nos. 22, 29 and 60. The programme includes The Philosopher and Il distratto, presenting three contrasting examples of the composer's orchestral writing.

Track List

1. Symphony No. 22 in E-flat major, The Philosopher: I. Adagio
2. Symphony No. 22: II. Presto
3. Symphony No. 22: III. Menuetto
4. Symphony No. 22: IV. Finale: Presto
5. Symphony No. 29 in E major: I. Allegro di molto
6. Symphony No. 29: II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 29: III. Menuet: Allegretto
8. Symphony No. 29: IV. Finale: Presto
9. Symphony No. 60 in C major, Il distratto: I. Adagio – Allegro di molto
10. Symphony No. 60: II. Andante
11. Symphony No. 60: III. Menuetto
12. Symphony No. 60: IV. Presto
13. Symphony No. 60: V. Adagio (di lamentatione)
14. Symphony No. 60: VI. Finale: Prestissimo