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| ARTIST: | Loretta O'Sullivan, Franz Joseph Haydn, Haydn Baryton Trio, David Miller |
| CATEGORY: | Music |
| MANUFACTURER: | Dorian Recordings |
| TYPE: | Chamber, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical |
| MEDIA: | Audio CD |
| TRACKS: | Baryton Trio No. 50 In D Major: Andante (Theme And Variations), Baryton Trio No. 50 In D Major: Allegro di molto, Baryton Trio No. 50 In D Major: Menuet: Moderato, Baryton Trio No. 59 In G Major: Adagio, Baryton Trio No. 59 In G Major: Allegro, Baryton Trio No. 59 In G Major: Menuet: Poco Allegretto, Baryton Trio No. 107 In D Major: Andantino, Baryton Trio No. 107 In D Major: Menuet, Baryton Trio No. 107 In D Major: Finale: Allegro, Baryton Trio No. 57 In A Major: Adagio, Baryton Trio No. 57 In A Major: Menuet: Un poco Allegretto, Baryton Trio No. 57 In A Major: Finale: Presto, Baryton Trio No. 52 In D Major: Adagio, Baryton Trio No. 52 In D Major: Allegro, Baryton Trio No. 52 In D Major: Menuet alla zoppa, Baryton Trio No. 67 In G Major: Allegro moderato, Baryton Trio No. 67 In G Major: Menuet, Baryton Trio No. 67 In G Major: Finale: Allegro di molto |
| UPC: | 053479023322 |
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Customer Reviews of Haydn Divertimenti
Haydn the Obscure This excellent recording of 6 of Haydn's nearly unknown 126 baryton trios gives a sampling of some of the Master's most charming and gentle music. The baryton is similar to a viola da gamba and has a quiet, glassy sound that blends well with the viola and cello (three of the trios were written with violin rather than viola, but those are not included in this recording). The baryton can be bowed and plucked separately or simultaneously which adds to the variety of musical expression and also has a set of sympathetic strings which vibrate when certain harmonic resonances are plucked or bowed within the main string body along the neck. <
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>Haydn wrote these works by order of Prince Esterhazy and they reveal two aspects of his genius: 1) While Haydn surely would have known that the baryton had limited appeal even in his own time (the instrument was played by only a very few people which may in part explain why it was the Prince's choice) and therefore so would his compositions for it, he nonetheless bequeathed it much very beautiful music and 2) Haydn wrote these works not as true trios, but with the Prince as the center of attention with the viola and cello supporting and expanding the range and depth of the baryton. Thus, he displayed both political and musical acumen. <
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>Haydn began writing for these works in 1762 and stopped in 1775 when Prince Esterhazy began to take greater interest in opera (although several other baryton works were written later). The works chosen for this recording are mostly from the middle of this period. The forms are varied and include variations, a recitative, a fugue, menuets (including the 'alla zoppa' or 'limping' menuet which refers to its delightful syncopations), and more standard allegros and adagios. Yet this music is anything but standard; each movement is interesting and you'll notice harmonic and melodic surprises all through these pieces. The playing here is excellent and musical, with clean entrances and lovely melodic playing. The baryton's sound lends a certain melancholy and loneliness to this music and Hsu plays not with a little soul and the appreciation of Haydn's wonderful imagination is evident. <
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>I'm delighted that these works are being recorded. I'm surprised that they haven't been transcribed for other musical combinations that aren't reliant on historical instrumentation. However, the baryton is unique as is the music written for it by Haydn and they cannot fail to please the sensitive listener. <
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>Highly recommended.
Incredible!
This CD took my breath away. Haydn's baryton trios are full of the same beautiful, and occasionally witty, melodies as his other music, but the sound is unlike anything else I've ever heard. The reason is that these trios are played by a baryton (which sounds similar to a cello or viola da gamba), a viola, and a cello; as a result, the overall sound is deeper, richer, and more mellow than chamber music including violins or other higher-pitched instruments. The performances on this CD are impeccable, and the recording quality is as good as it gets. If the Barytone Trio were to record ALL of Haydn's music for barytone (well over a hundred compositions), one would simply never tire of listening to them. Incredible!
A gem - glowing and bright.
If you have never heard of a baryton, it is a six-stringed cello-like instrument (but with no pin) that has strings in the back of the neck which are plucked like a harp. This CD features John Hsu, a professor of music at Cornell University, and one of the world's premiere baryton players. You owe it to yourself to hear this warm and lyrical CD. And, if anyone ever asks you in what musical form did Haydn write the most works, don't make the mistake of replying "symphonies." Show your mastery of obscure classical music trivia and say "baryton trios!"