The Handel and Haydn Society continues it's acclaimed Haydn exploration on CORO with one of the composer's last major works - the dramatic and sumptuous Mass in B-flat major more commonly known as the 'Harmoniemesse' because of it's use of a full wind band. It is accompanied on this album by the Symphony No. 99 in E-flat major - one of Haydn's twelve 'London' symphonies composed between 1791 and 1795 when London was the indisputable musical capital of Europe. Handel and Haydn Society is America's oldest continuously operating arts organisation. Harry Christophers has been Artistic Director since 2008 during which time the Society has released 12 recordings on CORO including Haydn's Creation, all six of his 'Paris' Symphonies, Mozart's Requiem and Handel's Messiah, and a Christmas album - 'Joy to the World' - celebrating America's favourite festive tunes.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 99 In E-Flat Major, Hob. I:99: I. Adagio - Vivace Assai
Symphony No. 99 In E-Flat Major, Hob. I:99: II. Adagio
Symphony No. 99 In E-Flat Major, Hob. I:99: III. Menuet & Trio - Allegretto
Symphony No. 99 In E-Flat Major, Hob. I:99: IV. Finale - Vivace
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: I. Kyrie
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: II. Gloria
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: III. Gloria - Gratias Agimus
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: IV. Gloria - Quoniam Tu Solus Sanctus
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: V. Credo
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: VI. Credo - Et Incarnatus
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: VII. Credo - Et Resurrexit
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: VIII. Sanctus
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: IX. Benedictus
Mass In B-Flat Major, Hob. XXII:14 “harmoniemesse”: X. Agnus Dei

UPC: 828021617621
Label: Coro
Release Date: 11.1.19
Format: CD

Haydn / Christophers - Symphony 99 (CD)