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Haydn: The Seasons / Helen Donath, Adalbert Kraus, Kurt Widmer / Wolfgang Gonnenwein

4 CD / Brilliant Classics / 2012-09-25

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons; The Creation, H 21 no 2
Performers: Donath, Helen [Soprano Vocal]; Kraus, Adalbert; Widmer, Kurt
Conductors: Gönnenwein, Wolfgang
Ensemble: ; Suddeutches Madrigalchor

Joseph Haydn was not only a prolific orchestral and chamber music writer, but also a fine vocal composer who produced many songs during his extensive...continue...

Joseph Haydn: The Seasons / Agnes Giebel, Fritz Wunderlich, Kieth Engen

2 CD / Hanssler Classic / 2012-04-24

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Engen, Keith; Giebel, Agnes; Wunderlich, Fritz
Conductors: Müller-Kray, Hans
Ensemble: Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra

In April 2012, the Schwetzingen Festival celebrates its 60th birthday. On this occasion, a very special oratorio recording from the festival's early years has been...continue...
Recording information: Schwetzinger Schloss, Rokokotheater (05/24/1959)....continue...

Beecham Collection - Haydn: The Seasons

2 CD / SOMM / 2011-10-11

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Langdon, Michael; Morison, Elsie; Young, Alexander [Tenor Vocal]
Conductors: Beecham, Thomas, Sir
Ensemble: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Haydn: The Seasons

2 Super Audio CD / LSO Live (London SO) / 2011-06-14

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Conductors: Davis, Colin

In 2009, LSO Live released an acclaimed recording of Haydn's Die Schöpfung (The Creation) conducted by Sir Colin Davis. This month, Sir Colin returns to...continue...
Recording information: Barbican, London (06/27/2010)....continue...

Joseph Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten

2 Super Audio CD / ARS Productions / 2011-05-01

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Kobow, Jan; Muller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Bruno, Weil

Bruno Weil is considered as one of the world's leading interpreters of Haydn's music. Haydn is represented in many of his 22 recordings released on...continue...
Recording information: Alfried Krupp Saal der Philharmonie Essen (03/21/2010)....continue...

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten

2 CD / Apex / 2010-10-19

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons

Zemlinsky/Haydn: Creation & Seasons For Piano 4 Hands

4 CD / CAvi Music / 2010-05-11

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons; The Creation, H 21 no 2
Performers: Davies, Dennis Russell [Piano/Conductor]; Namekawa, Maki

World premiere recording of this treasure! Maki Namekawa & Dennis Russell Davies are well known experts in digging out Zemlinsky arrangements of famous classical scores...continue...

Haydn: The Seasons

2 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2010-02-23

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Gambill, Robert; Muff, Alfred; Ziesak, Ruth
Conductors: Sawallisch, Wolfgang

Recording information: Marienmünster, Dieáen am Ammersee (07/31/1994)....continue...

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten

2 CD / Ars Musici / 2010-01-26

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Blochwitz, Hans-Peter; Boog, Maya; Lika, Peter
Conductors: Beuerle, Hans Michael

Recording information: Konzerthaus, Freiburg, Germany (06/29/1997)....continue...

Haydn: Oratorios / Schuldt-Jensen, Spering, Rubens, et al

7 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2009-04-28

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Creation, H 21 no 2; The Seasons; Il Ritorno di Tobia, oratorio for 4 soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 21/1
Performers: Borchev, Nikolay; Dahlin, Anders J.; Im, Sunhae; Invernizzi, Roberta; Karasiak, Andreas; Karthauser, Sophie; Kobow, Jan; MacLeod, Stephan; Muller-Brachmann, Hanno; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Spering, Andreas; Schuldt-Jensen, Morten
Ensemble: Cologne Vocal Ensemble; Leipzig Chamber Orchestra

Haydn's two great vocal masterpieces 'The Creation' (1796-8) and 'The Seasons' (1799-1801) have secured his place in the history of the oratorio. Here they are...continue...

Haydn: The Seasons / Nikolaus Harnoncourt, et al

2 CD / Sony Classical / 2009-03-17

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Güra, Werner; Gerhaher, Christian; Kühmeier, Genia
Conductors: Harnoncourt, Nikolaus
Ensemble: Vienna Concentus Musicus

'The Seasons', one of Haydn's most famous oratorios, is available here in a specially priced 2-CD set. Founded by Harnoncourt over 50 years ago, the...continue...

Haydn: The Seasons, H 21 no 3 / Norrington, Oelze, Weir, Lika, Europe CO, et al

2 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2008-09-30

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Lika, Peter; Oelze, Christiane [Soprano Vocal]; Weir, Scot
Conductors: Norrington, Roger
Ensemble: Chamber Orchestra of Europe

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten / Gönnewein, et al

2 CD / Membran / 2008-01-08

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten / Karajan, Berry, Janowitz, et al

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2006-11-21

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Berry, Walter; Hollweg, Werner [Tenor Vocals]; Janowitz, Gundula
Conductors: Karajan, Herbert von
Ensemble: Berlin Deutsche Oper Chorus

"... No other recording so successfully brings out the work's vivid drama and excitement while retaining a stylish poise and expressive depth... The soloists are...continue...

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten / Schuldt-Jensen, Leipzig CO, et al

2 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2006-03-21

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Karasiak, Andreas; MacLeod, Stephan; Rubens, Sibylla
Conductors: Schuldt-Jensen, Morten
Ensemble: Gewandhaus Chamber Chorus

"Rubens has a clean, sweet-sounding soprano and tenor Karasiak is pleasant to listen to... this performance gave me a pleasant pair of hours thanks to...continue...

Haydn: The Seasons / Bolton, Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg

2 CD / Oehms / 2005-08-02

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Ainsley, John Mark; Persson, Miah; Wilson-Johnson, David
Conductors: Bolton, Ivor
Ensemble: Salzburg Bach Choir

Gemini - Haydn: The Seasons / Beecham, Morison, Young

2 CD / EMI Classics / 2005-02-15

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Langdon, Michael; Morison, Elsie; Young, Alexander [Tenor Vocal]
Conductors: Beecham, Thomas, Sir
Ensemble: Beecham Choral Society

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten / Krauss, Hann, Patzak, Eipperle

2 CD / Preiser / 1998-06-01

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Eipperle, Trude; Hann, Georg; Patzak, Julius
Conductors: Krauss, Clemens
Ensemble: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Haydn: Die Jahreszeiten / Böhm, Janowitz, Schreier, et al

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 1998-03-17

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Janowitz, Gundula; Schreier, Peter; Talvela, Martti
Conductors: Böhm, Karl
Ensemble: Vienna Symphony Orchestra

Haydn: The Seasons / Gardiner, English Baroque

2 CD / Deutsche Grammophon Import / 1992-03-02

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: The Seasons
Performers: Bonney, Barbara; Rolfe Johnson, Anthony [Tenor Vocal]; Schmidt, Andreas [Baritone Vocals]
Conductors: Gardiner, John Eliot
Ensemble: Monteverdi Choir

BBC Music Magazine
... beautifully paced and each season vividly characterised. Barbara Bonney is a sweetly innocent Hanne.
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