Lso - Haydn: An Imaginary Journey on CD

Description

Sir Simon Rattle pays homage to a composer he holds close to his heart with Haydn - An Imaginary Orchestral Journey. Sir Simon's focus is on Haydn as innovator, showcasing his most forward-looking and outlandish works in 50 minutes of uninterrupted performance. In a selection meticulously arranged to best demonstrate Haydn's intelligence, wit and thoughtfulness Rattle has pieced together excerpts from symphonies, oratorios and operas spanning a 40-year period. The result is a clear image of a composer he feels best represented the ideals of the Enlightenment.