Haydn: Late Symphonies, Vol. 3 - Nos. 99, 100 'Military and 101 'The Clock'

by Danish Chamber Orchestra

Overview

This is the second major excursion into Haydn for veteran conductor Ádám Fischer, who recorded a complete cycle of Haydn's symphonies with his Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra, mostly in the 1990s. He has returned with a new set of the last 25, of which the present release is the third volume, featuring works from the heart of Haydn's triumphant trips to London. Fischer does not simply recycle earlier ideas. His new Haydn shows the conjunction of three impulses and tendencies. First is that Fischer, a master orchestra handler, has a wonderful level of control over the Danish Chamber Orchestra for many years; these are master classes in conducting for anyone listening. Second, Fischer has contended that the atmosphere of Haydn's celebrated London appearances had what would today be called a rock concert flavor, and his intent is to deliver performances with high impact. The Symphony No. 100 in G major lives up to its "Military" nickname with its percussion crashes. His tempos are generally quick, although he seems to have toned things down a bit this time (the "Clock" slow movement from the Symphony No. 101 in D major is brisk but is nothing like the blistering "Surprise" movement of the Symphony No. 94 in G major on the first volume). Likewise, his variations in the tempo, not usually thought idiomatic to Classical style, are less dramatic here, although they are still there. One can debate the overall flavor here, but these are certainly not dull performances. The third distinctive factor here is that although the Danish Chamber Orchestra is not a historical instrument ensemble, Fischer borrows certain moves from that tradition, including generally minimal vibrato, sharp attacks, and period bow strokes. These features support his general interpretation. With fine sound from the Royal Danish Academy of Music, this release is a highly listenable installment in an important Haydn series. ~ James Manheim

Product Details

Release Date:	08/09/2024
Label:	NAXOS
UPC:	0747313451876

Tracks

1. Symphony No. 99 in E flat major, Hob.I: 99~Adagio - Vivace assai
2. Symphony No. 99 in E flat major, Hob.I: 99~Adagio
3. Symphony No. 99 in E flat major, Hob.I: 99~Menuet: Allegretto - Trio
4. Symphony No. 99 in E flat major, Hob.I: 99~Finale: Vivace
5. Symphony No. 100 in G major, Hob.I: 100 'Military'~Adagio - Allegro
6. Symphony No. 100 in G major, Hob.I: 100 'Military'~Allegretto
7. Symphony No. 100 in G major, Hob.I: 100 'Military'~Menuet: Moderato - Trio
8. Symphony No. 100 in G major, Hob.I: 100 'Military'~Finale: Presto
9. Symphony No. 101 in D major, Hob.I: 101 'The Clock'~Adagio - Presto
10. Symphony No. 101 in D major, Hob.I: 101 'The Clock'~Andante
11. Symphony No. 101 in D major, Hob.I: 101 'The Clock'~Menuet: Allegretto - Trio
12. Symphony No. 101 in D major, Hob.I: 101 'The Clock'~Finale: Vivace

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Adam Fischer   Primary Artist,Conductor
Danish Chamber Orchestra   Primary Artist,Orchestra

Technical Credits

Adam Fischer   Liner Notes
Keith Anderson   Liner Notes
Franz Joseph Haydn   Composer
Soren Hallundbaek Schauser   Liner Notes
Giovanni Antonio Canaletto   Cover Painting
John Frandsen   Editing,Producer
Daniel Davidsen   Editing,Engineer,Producer
Ivar Bremer Hauge   Editorial Consultation
Andreas Vetoe   Managing Director
Toke Bjorneboe   Photography
Adam Simonsen   Executive Producer