Symphonies No. 46, No. 45 "Farewell" & No. 42

Album by Joseph Haydn & The English Concert & Trevor Pinnock

This is a set of three symphonies by Joseph Haydn, composed in the early 1770s. They exemplify Haydn's exploration of Sturm und Drang-influenced gestures and darker tonalities, with increased dramatic contrast and formal experimentation across movements, and one of the works employs a theatrical finale that physically conveys a farewell gesture to the Esterházy court, reflecting the social context of Haydn's career at that time.
First released: 1995

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 46 in B major, Hob. I:46: I. Vivace
    5:45
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 46 in B major, Hob. I:46 : II. Poco adagio
    5:20
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 46 in B major, Hob. I:46: III. Menuet: allegretto
    2:38
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 46 in B major, Hob. I:46: IV. Finale: Presto e scherzando
    3:57
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor "Farewell", Hob. I:45: I. Allegro assai
    5:37
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor "Farewell", Hob. I:45: II. Adagio
    8:54
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor "Farewell", Hob. I:45: III. Menuet: Allegro
    3:27
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor "Farewell", Hob. I:45: IV. Finale: Presto
    2:47
  9. 9.
    Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor "Farewell", Hob. I:45: V: Adagio
    4:34
  10. 10.
    Symphony No. 42 in D major, Hob. I:42: I. Moderato e maestoso
    8:38
  11. 11.
    Symphony No. 42 in D major, Hob. I:42: II. Andantino e cantabile
    8:39
  12. 12.
    Symphony No. 42 in D major, Hob. I:42: III. Menuet: Allegretto
    3:52
  13. 13.
    Symphony No. 42 in D major, Hob. I:42: IV. Finale: Scherzando e presto
    3:13

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