Haydn / Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Opera Overtures CD

Although Haydn's operas are rarely performed today, many of them were incredibly popular during the composer's lifetime. They were frequently performed far beyond the reach of the affluent Esterhaza court, for which they were penned. The subject matter ranges from dark, supernatural productions, to light-hearted escapades. In one such story, a character is fooled into thinking he is on the moon. The overtures featured here display Haydn's talent and flair, condensing the emotions of the operas as a whole.

1. Lo Speziale: Sinfonia, Hob. Ia:10 2. I. Allegro Molto 3. II. Andante Grazioso 4. III. Finale: Presto 5. Le Pescatrici: Sinfonia, Hob.I:106 6. I. Allegro Con Espressione 7. II. Andante Poco Allegro 8. I. Allegro 9. II. Poco Adagio 10. III. Presto 11. Der Gotterrat: Overture, Hob. Xxixa:1A 12. I. Adagio Maestoso 13. II. Presto 14. III. Andantino 15. IV. Presto 16. Il Mondo Della Luna, Hob. XXVIII:7: Sinfonia 17. L'isola Disabitata: Overture, Hob. Ia:13 18. II. Vivace Assai 19. III. Allegretto 20. IV. Vivace 21. I. Presto 22. II. Allegretto 23. III. Allegro Moderato 24. IV. Andante 25. V. Allegro Moderato 26. La Fedelta Premiata: Sinfonia, Hob. Ia:11 27. Orlando Paladino: Sinfonia, Hob. Ia:16 28. I. Vivace 29. II. Andante 30. III. Vivace 31. L'anima Del Filosofo, Ossia Orfeo Ed Euridice: Overture, Hob. Ia:3