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HAYDN: Symphonies no. 53, no. 64, no. 96 – Oregon Symphony/Carlos Kalmar – Pentatone

by Audiophile Audition | Apr 30, 2017 | SACD & Other Hi-Res Reviews

HAYDN: Symphonies no. 53 “the Imperial”, no. 64 “Tempora Mutantur”, no. 96 “the Miracle” – Oregon Symphony/Carlos Kalmar – Pentatone SACD 5186 612, 61:51 (4/7/17) *****: A well chosen concert of Haydn symphonies performed under the baton of Carlos Kalmar and played by the superb Oregon Symphony. If you were to visit the city of roses, Portland, Oregon, you would surely take in the glorious amplitude of the world’s largest bookstore, Powell’s Books. An entire afternoon would hardly suffice to search for rare treasure and bask in the heady literary atmosphere of its hospitable coffee-shop. You might also want to sample the city’s world-famous ale in a first-rate brewpub, such as Ex Novo, which donates all of its profits to local charities. You would also want ensure that your visit included a performance of the illustrious Oregon Symphony under the direction of Carlos Kalmar at the elegant Schnitzer auditorium. The recording under review demonstrates that this orchestra, which has received multiple Grammy nominations in recent years, now belongs to the upper echelons of world orchestras. The concert under review includes three Haydn Symphonies, two from the palmy Esterhazy years and one of the famous London Symphonies. By the time you […]