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Haydn, Szell, Cleveland Orchestra
Symphonies 92 " Oxford " 94 " Surprise " & 96
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Symphony No. 92 In G Major 'Oxford': I. Adagio; Allegro spiritoso
2. Symphony No. 92 In G Major 'Oxford': II. Adagio
3. Symphony No. 92 In G Major 'Oxford': III. Menuetto : Allegretto, Trio
4. Symphony No. 92 In G Major 'Oxford': IV. Presto
5. Symphony No. 94 In G Major 'Surprise': I. Adagio; Vivace assai
6. Symphony No. 94 In G Major 'Surprise': II. Andante
7. Symphony No. 94 In G Major 'Surprise': III. Menuett : Allegro molto; Trio
8. Symphony No. 94 In G Major 'Surprise': IV. Finale : Allegro di molto
9. Symphony No. 96 In D Major 'Miracle': I. Adagio; Allegro
10. Symphony No. 96 In D Major 'Miracle': II. Andante
11. Symphony No. 96 In D Major 'Miracle': III. Menuetto : Allegretto; Trio
12. Symphony No. 96 In D Major 'Miracle': IV. Finale : Vivace assai

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All Artists: Haydn, Szell, Cleveland Orchestra
Title: Symphonies 92 " Oxford " 94 " Surprise " & 96
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 1
Label: Sony
Original Release Date: 1/1/1991
Re-Release Date: 4/5/1991
Genre: Classical
Styles: Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 074644633221

Synopsis

Amazon.com essential recording

Like so many great Mozart conductors, György Szell came to Haydn rather late in his career, but then found himself captivated by the music's wholly unique genius. Where Mozart likes long-breathed themes and balanced musical structures, Haydn prefers short, catchy motives and is a master of the unexpected. His orchestration, too, is sharper and more rhythmically defined than Mozart's is, with very free use of trumpets and drums. These three "name" symphonies represent Haydn at his best, and Szell responds with gusto to the music's wit and drama. Unlike so many conductors reared in the central European tradition, Szell never pulls any of Haydn's punches, allowing the winds and brass full play where required, but always within a finely honed stylistic framework. --David Hurwitz

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CD Reviews

Superb Haydn from Cleveland

James A. Quitslund | Bainbridge Island, WA United States | 08/17/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The 1960s was a great decade for everyone interested in the orchestral masterpieces of the classical style, as Herbert von Karajan and Karl Boehm struggled to maintain a sort of German hegemony against stiff American competition led in particular by George Szell. His recordings of Mozart and Haydn symphonies with the Cleveland Orchestra, and his partnerships with Robert Casadesus, Rudolf Serkin and Leon Fleischer in the great piano concerti of the same composers, may not have the gloss of some of the contemporary European recordings (to say nothing of the artificial brightness of many more recent digital productions), but digital remastering has added to the clarity and definiteness of the original issues on LP. With all respect to the old-instrument movement, it is stirring to hear a modern orchestra that is completely unashamed of being modern, but articulating and shaping each phrase with exemplary care and sensitivity. Severance Hall in Cleveland was and remains one of the great recording venues. The three Haydn symphonies on this cd are unsurpassed. This recording takes its place alongside the Mozart symphonies played by the same team. Why wait?"

A fine bargain

bruce horner | 08/22/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Yet another example of Sony putting out some of the best music in it's catalog at a bargain basement price. As with the Beethoven/Szell set, this is also one of the best interpretations of these symphonies you are ever likely to find, actually worth far more than the list price. Grab this, especially if you like Haydn!"

An All-Time Great

Michael B. Richman | Portland, Maine USA | 08/18/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"George Szell and the Cleveland Orchestra's recordings of these Haydn symphonies may not be as enveloping and all-encompassing as say, Leonard Bernstein's, but they are nonetheless outstanding. The Szell versions instead are lean and mean; poignant, powerful and to the point; refreshingly crisp and direct. If that doesn't s(z)ell you on this recording, then the value should. Here you get three symphonies, more than 70 minutes of music, all for eight bucks. Even the Colin Davis "London" two-fers on Phillips aren't a better value. There should be no doubts about this one!"

Don't be hidin' from this Haydn

A. Michaelson | Bay Area, CA | 07/15/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This was my first Haydn disk ever. Never before had I had a complete recording of just Haydn, so I bought this one. I was instantly hooked on Haydn. BTY, cuz of this CD I now own many Haydn recordings. Franz Joseph Haydn can basically be credited for inventing classical music in the form we now know it to be. He was the other great classical composer, the other being Mozart, and in his time he was the famous of the two. His influence was immense, impacting the styles of Mozart, Beethoven, and their followers. Onto the recording. These three symphonies are masterpieces, and are performed masterfully by George Szell and his amazing CSO. This record served as my intro to Haydn and as a result got me hooked. The performances are just amazing. The sound quality, however, could be better, but with such strong performances anything less than 5 stars would be an insult. Add this to any CD collection and you won't be sorry."

Elegant, Enjoyable Symphonyic Composition

rodboomboom | Dearborn, Michigan United States | 04/30/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hadyn certainly impresses as one who understands what has gone before him in composition and wishes at the same time to add his own creativity and style. Known as one who began the classical period, here we have three magnificent examples of such creativity. Like the new four movement style that he helped introduce, especially the dance (minuet) movement. The Oxford Symphony is elegant, with its serenading winds and moving strings. Here he combines high class and peasant motifs so wonderful, which continue in the remaining two works on this CD.The Surprise Symphony is certainly entertaining, as he utilizes childish tunes, here Austrian nursery song "Go up and down the lane, there are black cherries a hanging" and then abruptly, startingly brings in the timp explosion. This is such a fun piece, which doesn't drawl or stall out as some other symphonic writers, but with Hadyn it's always movement. He certainly shows that exquisite music can also be light and exuberant. The Finale certainly is all of this!In the third "The Miracle" he plays with the listener, subtituting clever subsidiary themes and pausing and chaning to keep even the most insensitive hearer offguard. I love the baroque andante with its hovering wind background coupled with tightly knitted strings. The oboe and violin style concerti grossi contribute for a grand finale.This is well performed and recorded work at this price, or any price and is a delightful addition to one's collection, worthy for many replays."