TAFELMUSIK
Haydn: Theresa and Nelson Masses
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"The orchestral detail is beautifully brought out by Bruno Weil. Tafelmusik is one of the most outstanding period-instrument groups today, and they relish the rich range of colours that Haydn's music requires. Overall, the predominant mood of this recording is jubilation..."
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 62823 - Available on CD |
Generally renowned for their interpretations of Haydn's music, Bruno Weil and Tafelmusik mark another milestone in their superb and award-winning traversal of the Haydn masses with this recording.
Beautifully carrying out the great masses named for the Empress Maria Theresa and Lord Nelson, Weil and Tafelmusik create a rich and joyful interpretation of Haydn's music. Their previous recordings of Haydn's masses garnered passionate praise from critics: CD Review raved that "the performances are of consistently high quality... Bruno Weil continues to impress as a Haydn conductor... Urgently recommended" and Gramophone waxed enthusiastic that "Weil's reading is eagerly responsive to the music's drama, with taut rhythms, sharp dynamic contrasts and keen instrumental detailing... there is no doubting the vigour and joyfulness of Weil's reading, nor the skill and commitment of his forces." Well-known vocal soloists Ann Monoyios and Harry van der Kamp add luster to this already polished performance, truly a remarkable encounter between virtuosos.
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