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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, I have to disagree with the sour 2 star review below. These recordings of the London Symphonies are almost faultless. They are spirited, warm, intelligent, witty, dramatic and superbly played by the Concertgebouw Orchestra. The recording sounds great, too. This Haydn puts a big smile on your face; as Haydn should. I am not alone in my opinion as these recordings are widely recommended. I own and enjoy the below mentioned Jochum and Bernstein, too. I would lean in favour of Davis' recordings because they possess an extra measure of sparkle, zest and humanity, and the playing of the Concertgebouw is peerless - very musical. You are unlikely to tire of these recordings.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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I love these symphonies - their warmth, wit, humour and humanity, within a carefully structured classical framework. To me Colin Davis' set brings this out better than anyone else except the vintage recording of Beecham (and of course the sound is better). Moreover it is at mid price. Personally I don't find that period instruments add anything over modern ones - there are losses as well as gains. Obviously a matter of taste, though I wonder which Haydn would have used if he had been alive today and able to choose?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A lovely rendition of Haydn's London Symphony's.
You should buy with Volume 2, to complete the set.
It may not have the caché of having period instruments, but the recording is very nicely played by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra and conducted with a certain light and pleasing (to my ear any way) manner by Colin Davis.
At the price you can't go wrong. Buy it. If you really like it, look for a another recording later.
You should buy with Volume 2, to complete the set.
It may not have the caché of having period instruments, but the recording is very nicely played by the Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra and conducted with a certain light and pleasing (to my ear any way) manner by Colin Davis.
At the price you can't go wrong. Buy it. If you really like it, look for a another recording later.
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Great performances and sound at a bargain price....
I purchased this set years ago when it came out as a 4 CD set. My opinion of the music,the performances and standard of recording has only improved over time. Read more
Published 3 months ago by os
Very good, but perhaps safe. No period instruments!
These CDs have been much praised, particularly in the UK. Some of the symphonies are also available on a Philips 50 disc, which claims to be remastered - certainly sounds no worse,... Read more
Published on 3 April 2002 by D. Martland
the sound of complacency
Beautiful, manicured sounds that trot along at "sensible" speeds and add up to...not very much. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 1999
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