: The Symphonies () : Symphony No 1 In D Major () : Symphony No 2 In C Major () : Symphony No 3 In G Major () : Symphony No 4 In D Major () : Symphony No 5 In A Major () : Symphony No 6 In D Major 'Le Matin' () : Symphony No 7 In C Major 'Le Midi' () : Symphony No 8 In G Major 'Le Soir' () : Symphony No 9 In C Major () : Symphony No 10 In D Major () : Symphony No 11 In E Flat Major () : Symphony No 12 In E Major () : Symphony No 13 In D Major () : Symphony No 14 In A Major () : Symphony No 15 In D Major () : Symphony No 16 In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 17 In F Major () : Symphony No 18 In G Major () : Symphony No 19 In D Major () : Symphony No 20 In C Major () : Symphony No 21 In A Major () : Symphony No 22 In E Flat Major 'The Philosopher' () : Symphony No 23 In G Major () : Symphony No 24 In D Major () : Symphony No 25 In C Major () : Symphony No 26 In D Minor 'Lamentatione' () : Symphony No 27 In G Major () : Symphony No 28 In A Major () : Symphony No 29 In E Major () : Symphony No 30 In C Major 'Alleluja' () : Symphony No 31 In D Major 'Hornsignal' () : Symphony No 32 In C Major () : Symphony No 33 In C Major () : Symphony No 34 In D Minor () : Symphony No 35 In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 36 In E Flat Major () : Symphony No 37 In C Major () : Symphony No 38 In C Major 'Echo' () : Symphony No 39 In G Minor () : Symphony No 40 In F Major () : Symphony No 41 In C Major () : Symphony No 42 In D Major () : Symphony No 43 In E Flat Major 'Mercury' () : Symphony No 44 In E Minor 'Mourning' () : Symphony No 45 In F Sharp Minor 'Farewell' () : Symphony No 46 In B Major () : Symphony No 47 In G Major () : Symphony No 48 In C Major 'Maria Theresia' () : Symphony No 49 In F Minor 'La Passione' () : Symphony No 50 In C Major () : Symphony No 51 In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 52 In C Minor () : Symphony No 53 In D Major 'L'imp?riale' () : Symphony No 54 In G Major () : Symphony No 55 In E Flat Major 'The Schoolmaster' () : Symphony No 56 In C Major () : Symphony No 57 In D Major () : Symphony No 58 In F Major () : Symphony No 59 In A Major 'Fire' () : Symphony No 60 In C Major 'Il Distratto' () : Symphony No 61 In D Major () : Symphony No 62 In D Major () : Symphony No 63 In C Major 'La Roxelane' () : Symphony No 64 In A Major 'Tempora Mutantur' () : Symphony No 65 In A Major () : Symphony No 66 In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 67 In F Major () : Symphony No 68 In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 69 In C Major 'Laudon' () : Symphony No 70 In D Major () : Symphony No 71 In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 72 In D Major () : Symphony No 73 In D Major 'La Chasse' () : Symphony No 74 In E Flat Major () : Symphony No 75 In D Major () : Symphony No 76 In E Flat Major () : Symphony No 77 In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 78 In C Minor () : Symphony No 79 In F Major () : Symphony No 80 In D Minor () : Symphony No 81 In G Major () : Symphony No 82 In C Major 'The Bear' () : Symphony No 83 In G Major 'The Hen' () : Symphony No 84 In E Flat Major () : Symphony No 85 In B Flat Major 'La Reine' () : Symphony No 86 In D Major () : Symphony No 87 In A Major () : Symphony No 88 In G Major () : Symphony No 89 In F Major () : Symphony No 90 In C Major () : Symphony No 91 In E Flat Major () : Symphony No 92 In G Major 'Oxford' () : Symphony No 93 In D Major () : Symphony No 94 In G Major 'Surprise' () : Symphony No 95 In C Minor () : Symphony No 96 In D Major 'Miracle' () : Symphony No 97 In C Major () : Symphony No 98 In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 99 In E Flat Major () : Symphony No 100 In G Major 'Military' () : Symphony No 101 In D Major 'The Clock' () : Symphony No 102 In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 103 In E Flat Major 'Drumroll' () : Symphony No 104 In D Major 'London' () : Sinfonia Concertante In B Flat Major () : Symphonies Appendices () : Symphony 'A' In B Flat Major () : Symphony 'B' In B Flat Major () : Symphony No 22 In E Flat Major 'The Philosopher' (2nd Version) () : Symphony No 63 In C Major 'La Roxelane' (1st Version) () : Symphony No 53 In D Major 'L'imperiale' () : Symphony No 103 In E Flat Major 'Drumroll' () : Minuets () : 24 Minuets () 34-35: Menuet Upon DECCA, in Haydn's Manner (4:07) : Oratorios () : Il Ritorno Di Tobia, Hob XXI:1 () : Die Sch?pfung, Hob XXII:2 = The Creation () : Die Jahreszeiten = The Seasons Hob XXI:3 ()
Description:
Antal Doráti: The Complete Decca Haydn Recordings (CD) brings together one of the landmark recording projects in the Haydn discography: Doráti's spirited, clear-sighted and rhythmically alive readings with the Philharmonia Hungarica. These performances are prized for their forward momentum, crisp articulation and bright orchestral colour, capturing both the wit and the architectural strength that make Haydn's symphonies endlessly rewarding. Across the set you hear Haydn's range in full'stormy drama, courtly elegance, rustic humour and surprising emotional depth'shaped by a conductor who treats this music as vivid theatre rather than museum art.
As a listening experience, the collection rewards both immersion and exploration. Dip into early symphonies for their inventive charm, then move into the great middle and late works where Haydn's mastery of form and surprise becomes unmistakable. Doráti maintains a classical transparency that keeps inner voices audible and textures buoyant, while the Philharmonia Hungarica respond with agility and character. The result is a cycle that feels cohesive in concept yet fresh from disc to disc'ideal for collectors who want a comprehensive Haydn library and for newcomers who want performances that communicate immediately.
Antal Doráti (1906'1988) was a Hungarian-born conductor renowned for his precision, energy and pioneering recording work. Over a long international career'spanning major orchestras and opera houses'he became especially celebrated for bringing Classical and early Romantic repertoire to life with drive and clarity. Doráti's discography is frequently cited as trailblazing: he helped set standards for large-scale composer cycles on record and earned enduring recognition for the consistency and communicative power of his interpretations. The Philharmonia Hungarica, formed by Hungarian musicians in exile, gained international standing for its distinctive Central European sound and its close artistic partnership with Doráti'an alliance that gave these Haydn performances their unique identity.
Decca's role is central to the appeal of this edition. As one of the most influential classical labels of the 20th century, Decca built a reputation for ambitious repertoire projects, meticulous production and consistently high recording standards. Their engineering tradition and catalogue depth helped define how generations discovered symphonic music at home. In this complete set, Decca's curatorial approach'assembling a major cycle in a coherent edition'underscores the label's commitment to preserving reference recordings and presenting them in a collector-friendly form, making this an essential cornerstone for anyone serious about Haydn on CD.
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