Orchestra of the 18th Century

Filling In The Gaps: Brüggen’s Haydn Symphonies Nos. 90-92

David Hurwitz

Haydn tends not to work terribly well on period instruments, […]

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Haydn: Seven Words/Bruggen

David Hurwitz

Under the work’s title, in small print on the CD slip-case, we find the words “Intermezzi: Ron Ford (2004)”. This made me nervous. For some

Haydn: Symphonies/Bruggen

ClassicsToday

Unlike Colin Davis’ Concertgebouw “London” Symphonies, also on Philips Duo, Frans Brüggen’s Haydn performances were recorded live. Disc 1 opens with a splendidly severe account

FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN: THE LONDON SYMPHONIES VOL. 1

ClassicsToday

Volume 1 of the Frans Brüggen Haydn symphony cycle includes Symphonies Nos. 93, 94, 97, 99, 102, and 103, with three works apportioned to each

Rameau:Suites from Zoroastre, etc./Brüggen

David Vernier

It’s a rare treat to hear instrumental music of any era that’s invested with such tightly packed, colorfully expressive drama, portrayed with just enough instrumental

Haydn Symphonies 88, 89/Bruggen

Victor Carr Jr

Frans Brüggen and the Orchestra of the 18th Century stand apart from most other “period” performers with their more robust sound and their bold, fresh