Credits:

Haydn (1732-1809)

Description:

This is a collection of Haydn sonatas played by veteran Irish pianist John O'Connor. Haydn's works have elaborate counterpoint, form, and humorous melodies that are quite different from those of Beethoven and Mozart, and require a sense of style and playfulness in order to play them. O'Connor's performance is stylish and light. Following the highly acclaimed first collection (STNS-30058), this is a wonderful performance of Haydn's works in pursuit of their best qualities. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Sonata No. 50 in D Major, H 16 No. 37~I. Allegro con Brio
2.Sonata No. 50 in D Major, H 16 No. 37~II. Adagio
3.Sonata No. 50 in D Major, H 16 No. 37~III. Presto ma non Troppo
4.Sonata No. 59 in E Flat Major, H 16 No. 49~I. Allegro
5.Sonata No. 59 in E Flat Major, H 16 No. 49~II. Adagio e Cantabile
6.Sonata No. 59 in E Flat Major, H 16 No. 49~III. Tempo di Minuet
7.Sonata No. 60 in C Major, H 16 No. 50~I. Allegro
8.Sonata No. 60 in C Major, H 16 No. 50~II. Adagio
9.Sonata No. 60 in C Major, H 16 No. 50~III. Allegro Molto
10.Sonata No. 48 in C Major, H 16 No. 35~I. Allegro con Brio
11.Sonata No. 48 in C Major, H 16 No. 35~II. Adagio
12.Sonata No. 48 in C Major, H 16 No. 35~III. Allegro
13.Sonata No. 54 in G Major, H 16 No. 40~I. Allegro Innocente
14.Sonata No. 54 in G Major, H 16 No. 40~II. Presto