Haydn's Haus

[SonicMan46]

Discovering Haydn's string quartets for the first time.  Starting off with sampling Naxos Kodaly Quartet, the Opus 76.  This is terrific stuff!!!   

I would like some recommendations for which are Haydn's best string quartets (perhaps 10-20), and some great recordings......

Well, I'd have to agree w/ the others that there is plenty to enjoy & discovery in the Haydn SQs - I've collected these works for years and now have most except the earliest ones - attached is a 'screen capture' from my classical music database - shows the Opus numbers & the discs that I currently own; but the forum has had many discussions on these works, so you will likely receive plenty & various recommendations - good luck in your choices - 

[ChamberNut]

Wow, thanks everyone for your recommendations!     Time to go hunting.

[jwinter]

FYI, this recording mentioned a few pages ago on this thread is available for download from Amazon, $8.99 for 256 MP3. 



I haven't had the pleasure of hearing a baryton before, so I may check this out tonight. 

[Haffner]

To me, both op. 20 and op. 76 are the best Haydn composed.

Agreed. But get both the Kodaly ("modern") and the Quatuor Mosaiques (HiP). Might seem like alot, but with such incredible masterpieces, you won't regret it. Trust me on this.

[Bogey]

Wow, thanks everyone for your recommendations!     Time to go hunting.

Whatever you do, do not disregard Op. 77.  It is my favorite.  Probably Op. 20 after that.  If you can find them cheaply enough, try Tátrai String Quartet's recordings.  I believe George enjoys these as well.

[Gurn Blanston]

Whatever you do, do not disregard Op. 77.  It is my favorite.  Probably Op. 20 after that.  If you can find them cheaply enough, try Tátrai String Quartet's recordings.  I believe George enjoys these as well.

Yes, Op 77 & 103 are first rate. I will interject here that I have Tatrai's Op 76, and despite the wonderful playing, I find the tempi to be too much on the slow side, so the sprightly spirit of the works goes wanting. But anyway...

I just got this Op 77 last week, and I love it:



Very recommended!



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[PerfectWagnerite]

I heard this group live when they were artist in residence at my school for awhile so I may be partial but I think this is a wonderful disc:


now available for about $7 for 2cds.

[Gurn Blanston]

I heard this group live when they were artist in residence at my school for awhile so I may be partial but I think this is a wonderful disc:


now available for about $7 for 2cds.

The picture is really dark, PW. Is that the Endellion?


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[Harry]

Has anyone even heard the Brilliant recordings from the Buchbergers, that got overall rave reviews?
Or am I the only one that likes them very much, on this forum?
I posted the first 5 volumes, but nobody seemed eager to try them out, well, maybe I did not write well enough about them, allthough I praised them highly.

[PerfectWagnerite]

The picture is really dark, PW. Is that the Endellion?


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Yes indeed Gurn. They are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

[Gurn Blanston]

Has anyone even heard the Brilliant recordings from the Buchbergers, that got overall rave reviews?
Or am I the only one that likes them very much, on this forum?
I posted the first 5 volumes, but nobody seemed eager to try them out, well, maybe I did not write well enough about them, allthough I praised them highly.

I know Sonic got at least some of them. He was also very complimentary. I am very slow to upgrade my Kodaly's, I am being pretty picky, since I like them and I don't have a real need unless I find something exceptional (preferably HIP).



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[PerfectWagnerite]

I know Sonic got at least some of them. He was also very complimentary. I am very slow to upgrade my Kodaly's, I am being pretty picky, since I like them and I don't have a real need unless I find something exceptional (preferably HIP).



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What do think about the Angeles set Gurn? Looks like a complete set and asking for only about $4 per disc ?

[Bogey]

Yes, Op 77 & 103 are first rate. I will interject here that I have Tatrai's Op 76, and despite the wonderful playing, I find the tempi to be too much on the slow side, so the sprightly spirit of the works goes wanting. But anyway...

I just got this Op 77 last week, and I love it:



Very recommended!



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Let me know if you ever want to dump the Tatrai's Op 76.  One of the few I need to complete their cycle. 

[Gurn Blanston]

What do think about the Angeles set Gurn? Looks like a complete set and asking for only about $4 per disc ?

I haven't heard it, PW, but DavidW had it and liked it a lot, even dumping his other recordings after he got it. I would like to try a disk or 2 before making the commitment, I guess. I've been waiting patiently for the Brilliant Haydn "Big Box", figuring I will get the complete set by the Buchbergers there. meanwhile, I've been trying to pick up whatever HIP recordings I can find. I rather favor the Festetics, their Op 33 is very nice.



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Clara Schumann - Alma Mahler Sinfonietta-Francesco/Rinaldi-Nicolosi - Op 7 Piano Concerto in a - 2nd mvmt-Romanze-Andante ono troppo con Grazia

[SonicMan46]

I heard this group live when they were artist in residence at my school for awhile so I may be partial but I think this is a wonderful disc:


now available for about $7 for 2cds.

I own that 2-CD set (post #132 a page back) & will second the recommendation - great bargin & excellent performances - 

[George]

I own that 2-CD set (post #132 a page back) & will second the recommendation - great bargin & excellent performances - 

Our Andy is cukoo for Coco Puffs over this one. 

[Haffner]

Whatever you do, do not disregard Op. 77.  It is my favorite.  Probably Op. 20 after that.  If you can find them cheaply enough, try Tátrai String Quartet's recordings.  I believe George enjoys these as well.

I'm crazy about op.77, but I only have the Kodaly. Will be checking the Tarai for sure.

[Haffner]

The picture is really dark, PW. Is that the Endellion?


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Yeah, good one, Gurn!

[George]

Whatever you do, do not disregard Op. 77.  It is my favorite.  Probably Op. 20 after that.  If you can find them cheaply enough, try Tátrai String Quartet's recordings.  I believe George enjoys these as well.

Yes, he does. And that's saying quite a bit, as I am very picky about my Haydn. 

[Haffner]

Our Andy is cukoo for Coco Puffs over this one. 

JA! George beat me to it! That cd have really intense sound...the type that makes it easily accessible.