Joseph Haydn & Ignaz Joseph Pleyel – Sinfonia Concertante (Audio CD)

Product Information

• Title:
  • Joseph Haydn: Sinfonia Concertante in B♭ major, Hob.I/105
  • Ignaz Joseph Pleyel: Sinfonia Concertante No. 5 in F major
• Performers:Label: OPUS
  • Violin: Jozef Kopelman
  • Violoncello: Juraj Alexander
  • Flute: Miloš Jurkovič
  • Oboe: Lothar Koch
  • Bassoon: Klaus Thunemann
  • French Horn: Zdeněk Tylšar
  • Chamber Orchestra: Slovak Chamber Orchestra
  • Conductor: Bohdan Warchal
• Catalog Number: Stereo 9151 1096
• Format: Compact Disc – Digital Audio
• Total Duration: 45:46
• UPC: 8585003510968
• Reedition: 1995 (Product of Slovakia, originally issued in 1981 by OPUS)

Overview

This dual-program CD presents two exquisite examples of the Sinfonia Concertante genre. The first work, by Joseph Haydn, is his Sinfonia Concertante in B♭ major, Hob.I/105, a lively and intricate dialogue for violin, violoncello, oboe, bassoon, and chamber orchestra. The second work, by Ignaz Joseph Pleyel, is his Sinfonia Concertante No. 5 in F major, featuring the flute, oboe, bassoon, French horn, and chamber orchestra. Recorded with exceptional digital clarity, this reedition from Slovakia (1995) brings together masterful performances under the baton of Bohdan Warchal, offering a sublime listening experience that bridges the classical elegance of Haydn with the refined style of Pleyel.

French Translation – Overview (Vue d'ensemble) :
Ce CD bination présente deux exemples exquis du genre de la Sinfonia Concertante. La première œuvre, de Joseph Haydn, est sa Sinfonia Concertante en si♭ majeur, Hob.I/105, un dialogue vif et complexe pour violon, violoncelle, hautbois et basson avec orchestre de chambre. La seconde œuvre, d'Ignaz Joseph Pleyel, est sa Sinfonia Concertante No. 5 en fa majeur, mettant en valeur la flûte, le hautbois, le basson et le cor français avec orchestre de chambre. Réédité en 1995 en Slovaquie, cet enregistrement d'une clarté numérique exceptionnelle, dirigé par Bohdan Warchal, offre une expérience auditive sublime qui marie l'élégance classique de Haydn avec le style raffiné de Pleyel.

Product Features

• Dual Program Excellence:
  • Enjoy two celebrated Sinfonia Concertante works by two great composers, providing contrast and complementarity in style and instrumentation.
• Outstanding Performances:
  • Soloists Jozef Kopelman, Juraj Alexander, Miloš Jurkovič, Lothar Koch, Klaus Thunemann, and Zdeněk Tylšar deliver expressive and technically brilliant performances.
• High-Fidelity Digital Mastering:
  • The album is digitally mastered to capture every nuance, ensuring a pristine and immersive listening experience.
• Renowned Conductor:
  • Bohdan Warchal leads the Slovak Chamber Orchestra with finesse, enhancing the interpretive quality of these classical masterpieces.
• Historical and Cultural Value:
  • This reedition is a significant product from Slovakia that preserves the rich classical heritage originally issued in 1981 by OPUS.

Interesting Facts

• Classical Dialogue:
  • Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante is renowned for its conversational interplay between solo instruments, creating a vivid musical dialogue that is both innovative and engaging.
• Elegant Composition:
  • Pleyel’s Sinfonia Concertante No. 5 in F major exemplifies the elegant and refined style of a composer who, though less known today, contributed significantly to the chamber music repertoire.
• Masterful Collaboration:
  • The interplay of diverse instruments—from the lyrical violin to the mellow French horn—demonstrates the deep musical understanding and coordination fostered by conductor Bohdan Warchal and the Slovak Chamber Orchestra.

Track Listing

Joseph Haydn – Sinfonia Concertante in B♭ major, Hob.I/105

1. Allegro – 11:00 (Approximate duration: 9:14 provided, rounded for presentation)
2. Andante – 6:04
3. Allegro con spirito – 6:27

Ignaz Joseph Pleyel – Sinfonia Concertante No. 5 in F major

1. Allegro con brio – 12:30
2. Tempo di Minuetto grazioso – 8:22 (attacca)
3. Presto – 2:36

Total Duration: 45:46

Publishers & Credits

• Label: OPUS
• Digital Mastering: Professionally mastered for digital audio clarity
• Reedition: 1995, Product of Slovakia
• Original Issuance: 1981 by OPUS
• Contact Information: For further details and inquiries, please refer to OPUS or your local distributor.

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