Why do orchestra chiefs keep Haydn hidden?
mainI review a sudden downpour of Haydn releases in the latest Lebrecht Album of the Week and Lebrecht Listens.
Among them are some stunning pieces that seldom or never get played by major orchestra.
Why is that? Because orchestras have surrendered Haydn to the period-instrument crew? Because they’re scared of being held up for political incorrectness? Because Haydn doesn’t sell? Because, because….. excuses.
There are three pieces in this batch that I want to hear live. Like now.
Let me know if you know anyone that’s doing them.
Read all about it here or here.
And here.
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