Composer(s): Haydn, Franz Joseph
Label: Naxos
Genre: Concerto
Period: Classical
Catalogue No: 8.570485
Barcode: 0747313048571
Release Date: 03/2008

HAYDN: Piano Concertos, Hob.XVIII:3,4,9,11

While, unlike Mozart, Haydn never made a living as a keyboard soloist, he nevertheless came nearest to Mozart in the best known of his keyboard concertos, No. 11 in D major. First performed in Paris in 1784 this is a work of the composer’s maturity, with strikingly dramatic contrasts, an expressive slow movement and an infectious Hungarian Rondo. Although slight by comparison, if not in craftsmanship, Concerto No. 3 is notable for its wistful slow movement and lively Finale, while Concerto No. 4, with its elaborate solo part, includes a dramatic and sombre Andante cantabile, and an exuberant Rondo.

Tracklist

Haydn, Franz Joseph
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
1 I. Allegro 09:17
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
2 II. Largo cantabile 06:29
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
3 III. Finale: Presto 04:21
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
4 I. Vivace 08:00
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
5 II. Un poco adagio 07:24
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
6 III. Rondo all'ungarese: Allegro assai 04:09
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
7 I. Allegro 08:33
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
8 II. Adagio cantabile 07:45
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
9 III. Rondo: Presto 03:59
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
10 I. Allegro 05:36
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
11 II. Adagio 09:05
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
12 III. Tempo di Meneutto 03:22
Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra)
Knauer, Sebastian (piano)
Müller-Brühl, Helmut (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 01:18:00