Questa sala da concerto ha una sonorità stupenda. Una esecuzione delicata ed elegante! Come quando Bruggen suonava meravigliosamente il flauto!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic performance of this most special symphony. Symphony No 104 May have historically been the last for F J Haydn, but this was l feel his salute and thank you to London after 2 historic visits, hence the name 'London'. There are many comments about the term 'Papa' on this page. The term itself was one of respect, especially in Vienna, where there was no door that Haydn couldn't knock on, and automatically be the guest of honour at any table. Such was his status in the city. Once again, fantastic performance. Bravo maestro & all musicians.
A fine concert performance and, I suppose, the concert hall is the place for quirky interpretations, as it's a one-off; but RU-vid, though, turns it into a recording ! I can't decide whether I prefer this speed for the Andante, or Marriner's slightly slower tempo, which sounds more Beethovenian when the demisemis kick in. One quirk here that I don't like is the rall. in 2nd mvmnt. leading up to the two bars' rest at bar 242; it destroys the sense of continuing pulse. And where did that massive timp. cresc. come from in bar 121 of the same movement ?! Also, I really didn't like the lingering on the crotchet-minim figures at start of Trio, which he did at every repeat except where 2nd vln. joins in in Coda; and the use of rubato elsewhere. It's Haydn, not Berlioz ! Apart from the small interpretation grouses, I thought this very well-judged. But I could keep returning to Marriner's faithful version, with those wonderfully sonorous strings, and its beautifully detailed recording clarity.
Sorry; the bar 242 was near the end of the first movement; the bar 121 was the 2nd mvmnt.. Haitink also messes about with the pulse in 1st mvmnt. and Trio; it's double Dutch to me !
Great classical symphony, but always makes me somewhat sad to know it is the last in that marvelous output of symphonies by Haydn. What would 105 been like? Never satisfied, but always deeply grateful. Thank you for a memorable performance.
I wish people would stop referring to one of the greatest composers in history as Papa. The endearing title is attributed to Mozart, but it has become ridicules. One of the greatest symphonies of the classic period.
Papa was a nickname for Haydn often used by Austrians during his lifetime. It was a term of affection. Plus of course he is the "father of the symphony" - a literal papa in that sense.
