Haydn’s Cello Concertos, frequently the object of heated debate as to their authenticity, have had a chequered history, with the Concerto in C major (Hob. VIIb:1) only being rediscovered and given its first modern performances during the early 1960s. The Concerto in D major (Hob. VIIb:2) is arguably the most famous cello concerto of the late eighteenth century. The ‘other’ Concerto in D major (Job. VIIb:4) is still relatively little known, making a welcome appearance on this recording. All three concertos are typical of Haydn in the way they combine masterly construction with memorable thematic material and sparkling orchestration that belies the relatively modest forces at the disposal of the composer.