Haydn: Songs

It is well known that Haydn was a favoured visitor to London towards the end of his life and spent much time in the English capital. In addition to the famous 'London' symphonies he wrote a considerable amount of other music whilst he was here, including chamber works and, particularly, songs, many of them to English words by his friend Anne Hunter. All of the famous ones are here, along with other, German, settings and the extended scena 'Arianna a Naxos', to an anonymous Italian text.

This delightful programme is shared between three singers, the 20-minute 'Arianna' being given to Bernarda Fink whose recent 'Canciones Amatorias' was received with glowing praise.

CDH55355  75 minutes 38 seconds
‘Much subtle musicianship in fine and neglected repertory and I am sure that no one who buys it will be disappointed’ (Gramophone)
‘There can't be many more delightful ways of spending an hour than in the company of these songs’ (International Record Review)
‘Even those weaned on fortepiano-led Haydn will be hard pushed to find fault with this dream team’ (The Independent on Sunday)