The Haydn Revival, 1932-96
Richard Wigmore traces Haydn's steady comeback from a century of neglect. In the seventies, Hungarianbom conductor Antal Dorati added two huge continents to the Haydn globe with recordings of the complete symphonies and eight operas.
Symphony No 31 in D (Hornsignal) Philharmonia Hungarica, conductor Antal Dorati
La Fedelta Premiata (Act 1, Finale)
Radio Suisse Romande Chorus,
Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, conductor Antal Dorati
Repeated next Wednesday 11.30pm