All covers have a slight spine dent. Discs inside are undamaged.
This 3-SACD Set contains Symphonies by Haydn performed by the Orchestra of the 18th Century on period instruments, conducted by Frans Bruggen. The performances were recorded live between March 1987 and May 1993.
The reissue of classical music masterpieces by ESOTERIC has attracted a lot of attention, both for its uncompromising commitment to recreating the original master sound, and for using hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) technology to improve sound quality. This series marks the first hybrid SACD release of historical recording selections that have been mainstays of the catalog since their initial release. These audio versions feature Esoteric's proprietary re-mastering process to achieve the highest level of sound quality.
Experience the legendary performance in this new Super Audio CD/CD format. Not only for new followers, but also for well experienced followers of these recorded materials. All will be equally impressed by the “soul” hidden within the notes, but never before found in previously released recordings in any format.
Technical:
The criterion of re-mastering is to faithfully capture the quality of the original master. ESOTERICÂ’s flag ship D/A converters, model D-01VU, Rubidium master clock generator model Grandioso G1 and ESOTERIC MEXCEL interconnect cables and power cords, were all used for this re-mastering session. This combination of highly advanced technology greatly contributed to capturing the high quality sound of the original master.
Remastering:
Producer: Motoaki Ohmachi (ESOTERIC COMPANY)
Mastering Engineering: Kazuie Sugimoto (JVC Mastering Center Daikanyama Studio)
Esoteric Equipment list for this re-mastering:
• D-01VU (D/A Converters)
• Grandioso G1 (Rubidium Master Clock Generator)
• ESOTERIC Mexcel Cables
Features:
• 3-SACD set
• Super Audio CD
• SACD Stereo SACD Layer
• This Hybrid SACD contains a 'Red Book' Stereo CD Layer which is playable on most conventional CD Players!
• Made in Japan
• DSD Mastering
Musicians:
Orchestra of The 18th Century (on period instruments)
Frans Bruggen, conductor
Selections:
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
ESSD-90202:
Symphonies Nos. 88, 92 & 94
Symphony in G major, Hob. I:88
1. Adagio - Allegro
2. Largo
3. Menuetto (Allegretto)
4. Finale (Allegro con spirito)
Symphony in G major, Hob. I:92 "Oxford"
5. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
6. Adagio
7. Menuet (Allegretto)
8. Presto
Symphony in G major, Hob. I:94 "Surprise"
9. Adagio - Vivace assai
10. Andante
11. Menuetto (Allegro molto)
12. Finale (Allegro di molto)
ESSD-90203:
Symphonies Nos. 96, 100 & 101
Symphony in D major, Hob. I:96 "Miracle"
1. Adagio - Allegro
2. Andante
3. Menuetto (Allegretto)
4. Finale (Vivace assai)
Symphony in G major, Hob. I:100 "Military"
5. Adagio - Allegro
6. Allegretto
7. Menuet (Moderato)
8. Finale (Presto)
Symphony in D major, Hob. I:101 "The Clock"
9. Adagio - Presto
10. Andante
11. Menuetto (Allegretto) - Trio
12. Finale (Vivace)
ESSD - 90204:
Symphonies Nos. 103 & 104
Symphony in E flat major, Hob. I:103 "Drum Roll"
1. Adagio - Allegro con spirito
2. Andante piu tosto allegretto
3. Menuet - Trio
4. Finale (Allegro con spirito)
Symphony in D major, Hob. I:104 "London"
5. Adagio - Allegro
6. Andante
7. Menuet (Allegro)
8. Finale (Spiritoso)
Recorded live:
Vredenburg, Utrecht, The Netherlands, November 1988 [No. 88]; June 1990 [No. 100]; November 1990 [No. 104]; May 1993 [No. 96]; January 1995 [No. 92]
De Vereeniging, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, November 1987 [No. 103]
Vredenburg, Utrecht & De Vereeniging, Nijmegen, The Netherlands, March 1992 [No. 94]
Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, March 1987 [No. 101]
