Notes and Editorial Reviews
Among the chamber orchestral works of Joseph Haydn, these are relatively little known - his eight Nocturnes and the six Scherzandi are lovely unassuming but well balanced pieces ideal for both concert hall and salon.
“The raw, distinctly rustic nature of the music [in the Notturnos] presents a vivid picture of youthful high spirits ... while [the Jessop Ensemble’s performance] has a strongly homespun feel to it, this approach undeniably underlines the essential joviality of this music. [In the Scherzandi] there are plenty of special moments ... impressive collective virtuosity from these young players, all of which is delivered with complete authority.” – Marc Rochester (International Record Review)
Among the chamber orchestral works of Joseph Haydn, these are relatively little known - his eight Nocturnes and the six Scherzandi are lovely unassuming but well balanced pieces ideal for both concert hall and salon.
“The raw, distinctly rustic nature of the music [in the Notturnos] presents a vivid picture of youthful high spirits ... while [the Jessop Ensemble’s performance] has a strongly homespun feel to it, this approach undeniably underlines the essential joviality of this music. [In the Scherzandi] there are plenty of special moments ... impressive collective virtuosity from these young players, all of which is delivered with complete authority.” – Marc Rochester (International Record Review) Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Nocturne for 2 Hurdy-Gurdys and Orchestra in G major, H 2 no 30 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Jessop Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: ?1790; Eszterhazá, Hungary
2.
Nocturne for 2 Hurdy-Gurdys and Orchestra in G major, H 2 no 27 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Jessop Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: ?1790; Eszterhazá, Hungary
3.
Nocturne for 2 Hurdy-Gurdys and Orchestra in F major, H 2 no 28 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Jessop Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: ?1790; Eszterhazá, Hungary
4.
Nocturne for 2 Hurdy-Gurdys and Orchestra in F major, H 2 no 26 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Jessop Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: circa 1788-1789; Eszterhazá, Hungary
5.
Nocturne for 2 Hurdy-Gurdys and Orchestra in C major, H 2 no 31 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trinity Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: ?1790; Eszterhazá, Hungary
6.
Nocturne for 2 Hurdy-Gurdys and Orchestra in C major, H 2 no 29 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Jessop Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: ?1790; Eszterhazá, Hungary
7.
Nocturne for 2 Hurdy-Gurdys and Orchestra in C major, H 2 no 25 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Jessop Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: circa 1788-1790; Eszterhazá, Hungary
8.
Scherzando no 6 in A major, H 2 no 38 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trinity Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: by 1765; Eszterhazá, Hungary
9.
Scherzando no 5 in E major, H 2 no 37 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trinity Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: by 1765; Eszterhazá, Hungary
10.
Scherzando no 4 in G major, H 2 no 36 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trinity Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: by 1765; Eszterhazá, Hungary
11.
Scherzando no 3 in D major, H 2 no 35 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trinity Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: by 1765; Eszterhazá, Hungary
12.
Scherzando no 2 in C major, H 2 no 34 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trinity Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: by 1765; Eszterhazá, Hungary
13.
Scherzando no 1 in F major, H 2 no 33 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trinity Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: by 1765; Eszterhazá, Hungary
14.
Nocturne for 2 Hurdy-Gurdys and Orchestra in C major, H 2 no 32 by Franz Joseph Haydn
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trinity Haydn Ensemble
Period: Classical
Written: ?1790; Eszterhazá, Hungary
Sound Samples
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:25: I. Marcia
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:25: II. Allegro
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:25: III. Adagio
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:25: IV. Finale: Presto
Notturno in F major, Hob.II:26: I. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
Notturno in F major, Hob.II:26: II. Adagio
Notturno in F major, Hob.II:26: III. Finale: Allegro con brio
Notturno in G major, Hob.II:27: I. Largo - Allegro
Notturno in G major, Hob.II:27: II. Adagio
Notturno in G major, Hob.II:27: III. Finale: Vivace assai
Notturno in F major, Hob.II:28: I. Allegro moderato
Notturno in F major, Hob.II:28: II. Adagio
Notturno in F major, Hob.II:28: III. Finale: Presto
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:29: I. Allegro
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:29: II. Andante
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:29: III. Finale: Fuga: Allegro moderato
Notturno in G major, Hob.II:30: I. Presto
Notturno in G major, Hob.II:30: II. Andante
Notturno in G major, Hob.II:30: III. Finale: Presto
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:31: I. Allegro
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:31: II. Adagio
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:31: III. Finale: Presto
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:32: I. Allegro moderato
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:32: II. Andante
Notturno in C major, Hob.II:32: III. Finale: Molto vivace
Scherzando in F major, Hob.II:33: I. Allegro molto
Scherzando in F major, Hob.II:33: II. Menuet
Scherzando in F major, Hob.II:33: III. Adagio
Scherzando in F major, Hob.II:33: IV. Finale: Presto
Scherzando in C major, Hob.II:34: I. Allegro
Scherzando in C major, Hob.II:34: II. Menuet
Scherzando in C major, Hob.II:34: III. Adagio
Scherzando in C major, Hob.II:34: IV. Finale: Presto
Scherzando in D major, Hob.II:35: I. Allegro
Scherzando in D major, Hob.II:35: II. Menuet
Scherzando in D major, Hob.II:35: III. Adagio
Scherzando in D major, Hob.II:35: IV. Finale: Presto
Scherzando in G major, Hob.II:36: I. Allegro
Scherzando in G major, Hob.II:36: II. Menuet
Scherzando in G major, Hob.II:36: III. Adagio
Scherzando in G major, Hob.II:36: IV. Finale: Presto
Scherzando in E major, Hob.II:37: I. Allegro
Scherzando in E major, Hob.II:37: II. Menuet
Scherzando in E major, Hob.II:37: III. Andante
Scherzando in E major, Hob.II:37: IV. Finale: Presto
Scherzando in A major, Hob.II:38: I. Allegro
Scherzando in A major, Hob.II:38: II. Menuet
Scherzando in A major, Hob.II:38: III. Adagio
Scherzando in A major, Hob.II:38: IV. Finale: Presto
Customer Reviews
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Unknown Haydn for the Haydn Lover June 26, 2013
By Felipe E. (Oakland, CA) See All My Reviews
"I was so pleased when I saw this title available.I have been a Haydn fanatic for many years and have explored the majority of his output over the years,but I never had the option to hear these works first hand on another recording before.The Scherzandi are for sure the most unknown,for they are "little symphonies" that Haydn wrote early on in his employment at Esterhazy.They are beautiful,well balanced works from the composers workshop that show many signs of greatness to come.The Notturni,by contrast,come from the composer`s later period before his famous trip to London,where he was to write his most famous "London"symphonies.They are great works for different combinations of wind instruments,that show a variety of moods,styles and expression.The Jessop haydn Ensemble and Trinity Haydn Ensemble are top rate musicians with a delicate understanding of not only Haydn and his compositional style,but of 18th century musical practices as well.I recommend this album,not only for those who are interested in Haydn`s early of later compositions,but also for the time period.A must have in your Haydn library!"
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