In a program packed full of great drama and theatricality, Harry Christophers and the Handel and Haydn Society present a new live recording devoted to the master of the symphony. This disc showcases Haydn's Symphony No. 7 "Le midi" which is amongst the most striking of his early symphonies and one of the very first the composer wrote as Kapellmeister to Prince Paul Anton EsterhÃ¡zy. It is set alongside the much later Paris Symphony No. 83 "La poule", named as such because of it's famous clucking dotted note motif. Completing the program is the Violin Concerto in C major performed by HH's fiery and expressive Concertmaster, Aisslinn Nosky. Handel and Haydn Society is America's oldest continuously operating arts organization. It's Bicentennial celebration began with the 2014-2015 Season and continues into the 2015-2016 Season. Harry Christophers has been Artistic Director since 2008.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 7 In C Major, Hob.I:7 "Le Midi": I. Adagio - Allegro
Symphony No. 7 In C Major, Hob.I:7 "Le Midi": II. Recitativo - Adagio
Symphony No. 7 In C Major, Hob.I:7 "Le Midi": III. Menuetto & Trio
Symphony No. 7 In C Major, Hob.I:7 "Le Midi": IV. Finale: Allegro
Violin Concerto In C Major, Hob.Viia:1: I. Allegro Moderato
Violin Concerto In C Major, Hob.Viia:1: II. Adagio
Violin Concerto In C Major, Hob.Viia:1: III. Finale, Presto
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor, Hob.I:83 "La Poule": I. Allegro Spiritoso
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor, Hob.I:83 "La Poule": II. Andante
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor, Hob.I:83 "La Poule": III. Menuet & Trio, Allegretto
Symphony No. 83 In G Minor, Hob.I:83 "La Poule": IV. Finale, Vivace

UPC: 828021613920
Label: Coro
Release Date: 2.5.16
Format: CD

George Frideric Handel - Symphonies 7 & 83 (CD)