{"product_id":"haydn-imaginary-orch-sacd","title":"HAYDN: An Imaginary Orchestral Journey - Rattle, London Symphony Orchestra (Hybrid SACD)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"font-heading text-base rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003e‘A true breath of fresh air, enabling even died-in-the-wool Haydnistas to hear something new in these often forgotten gems of genius.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cfooter class=\"mt-4 font-secondary text-sm\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Gramophone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Simon Rattle pays homage to a composer he holds close to his heart with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Imaginary Orchestral Journey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the music of Joseph Haydn. Rattle trawls through the great composer’s impressive catalogue, piecing together excerpts from symphonies, oratorios and operas spanning a 40-year period in what the director describes as ‘a kind of greatest hits’ format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘The idea is to make a musical journey through all that is quirky and extraordinary, humorous and profound in Haydn,’ the LSO’s Music Director explains. Sir Simon’s focus is on Haydn as innovator, showcasing his most forward-looking and outlandish works in 50 minutes of uninterrupted performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat results from Sir Simon’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003epasticcio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a clear image of the composer he sees to best represent the ideals of the Enlightenment, his selection meticulously arranged to best demonstrate Haydn’s intelligence, wit and thoughtfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI. Introduction: Representation of Chaos: Largo (From The Creation, Hob.XXI:2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eII. The Earthquake: Presto e con tutta la forza (From The Seven Last Words of our Saviour on the Cross, Hob.XX:1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIIa. Sinfonia: Largo - Vivace assai (From L'isola disabitata, Hob.Ia:13)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIIIb. Sinfonia: Allegretto - Vivace (From L'isola disabitata, Hob.Ia:13)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIV. Largo (From Symphony No. 64 in A major, Hob.I:64)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eV. Minuet \u0026amp; Trio (From Symphony No. 6 in D major, Hob.I:6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVI. Finale: Presto (From Symphony No. 46 in B major, Hob.I:46)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVII. Finale: Prestissimo (From Symphony No. 60 in C major, Hob.I:60)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVIII. Introduction to Winter (Original version) (From The Seasons, Hob.XXI:3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIXa. Finale: Presto (From Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor, Hob.I:45)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIXb. Finale: Adagio (From Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor, Hob.I:45)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX. Music for Musical Clocks (From Flötenuhrstücke, Hob.XIX:1-32)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXI. Finale: Allegro assai (From Symphony No. 90 in C major, Hob.I:90)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"LSO LIVE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49767951696122,"sku":"LSO0808","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0067\/4660\/3571\/files\/Cover_LSO0308_LSO0808_3000px_fe02b1c7-1e89-4f11-8dc5-e899d91950c6.jpg?v=1786910806","url":"https:\/\/classicselectworld.com\/products\/haydn-imaginary-orch-sacd","provider":"ClassicSelect World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}