Reprinted from the definitive Haydn Society edition, these five works form the bridge between Haydn's "Paris" and "London" symphonies, clearly demonstrating the composer's originality of themes and me
Haydn pioneered the development of sonata form, and this compilation comprises 11 of the master's finest sonatas ? from short, simple early works to the more complex thematic developments and variatio
Combining the traditions of a Handel oratorio and the Viennese mass with Haydn's own symphonic style, this choral masterwork of seamless perfection joyfully celebrates the wonders described in the boo
One of 12 symphonies Haydn composed in London from 1791 to 1795, this work delights listeners with its simplicity and immediate appeal, skillful use of folk-song melodies, and luminous orchestration.
New selection of 12 of Haydn’s finest trios for piano, violin and cello. Elegance, vitality and invention from a master of the form. Reprinted from the definitive C.F. Peters Complete Works edition.
Commissioned in 1786 by the Paris-based orchestra Le Concert de la Loge Olympique, these six symphonies were created for an extraordinarily large ensemble of both professional and amateur players
Six enduring masterpieces, composed between 1791 and 1795, in which Haydn shaped the early form of the symphony and set the standard for later composers. Included are the famous "Surprise" Symphony (N
One of 6 great masses created by the composer between 1796 and 1802 to celebrate the name-day of the wife of his patron, Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy and titled in honor of the Austrian empress. Accordin
After Handel's Messiah, this is the most popular and most performed oratorio ever written, celebrating the wonders reported in the Book of Genesis. Reprinted from the authoritative edition published
These striking compositions by one of the supreme masters of the form feature complete reproductions of Op. 42 in D Minor; Op. 50, the ever-popular Nos. 1–6 (the "Prussian Quartets"); and Op. 54, Nos.
Two of Haydn's finest works, nominally associated with war, but richly devotional in spirit, and exemplary in their synthesis of vocal and instrumental music. Both masses were written in the late 1790
Begun in 1793, this series features 6 symphonies, Nos. 99?104. Perennial favorites include the "Military" symphony (No. 100), the "Clock" symphony (No. 101), and "Drumroll" (No. 103). Reproduced from
A masterful coda to a prolific career, this brilliant oratorio was Haydn’s last major work. Unabridged republication of the work as published by C. F. Peters, Leipzig, n.d. English translation of fron
