Haydn: Symphonies 82, 88, 95
 Marching Band Haydn -- I bought this disc after reading David Hurwitz's rave review at ClassicsToday.com. I respect Hurwitz's judgment: he is one of the few critics who recognize Haydn's music as second to none - not to Mozart's, not to Beethoven's, not ... [... more]
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Haydn: The 12 "London" Symphonies
Jochum Performances Lack The Ultimate In Sparkle, Wit, And Imagination -- Contrary to almost all the reviewers I don't care nearly so much for this set. I'm especially surprised someone would give up the Davis set for this one. Late Jochum seems to ... [... more]
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Symphonies 104, 94 - Overture "Acide e Galatea"
What A Sound! -- This was the first purchase of this label for me and I hope not the last. A very exhilarating performance AND sound. It rivals Telarc's approach to recording, which I love.
Haydn Symphonies - Fey & Heidelbergso: Spicey, Amazing -- My ... [... more]
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Haydn: Symphonies 49, 52, 58
Bold, Energetic Performances -- Thomas Fey has slowly been recording what is planned to be a complete cycle of the Haydn symphonies with the Heidelberger Sinfoniker for Hanssler. This - volume 6 - is one of the best. Those who have acquired previous ... [... more]
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Berlioz: Les Troyens
Probably Your First Choice -- I haven't heard the remastered version of this but it's probably a doozy. Fussy opera buffs nitpick over this recording (just look around) and some recommend the newer live Colin Davis over this. I don't. The conducting--at ... [... more]
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