CD, Haydn (composer)
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Antonini sets out deliberately to counter the kind of smooth, polished sound cultivated by such conductors as Karajan. Certainly, the spiky approach of Il Giardino Armonico’s playing makes for... — More…
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Gramophone Magazine, Critics' Choice 2021
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Gramophone Magazine, September 2021, Editor's Choice
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Diapason d’Or, October 2021, Nouveauté
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2021
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Symphonic Music
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Diapason d’Or de l’Année, 2021, Symphonie
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As in the previous volumes, the orchestral playing is breathtaking in its accuracy -the sort of Haydn playing you dream of…this may well become the period-instrument Haydn cycle by which all... — More…
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Gramophone Awards, 2017, Winner - Orchestral
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The Basel Chamber Orchestra present a sound that is a touch sweeter than Il Giardino Armonico’s, although that familiar period-instrument ‘spit’ is still never absent...That sweetness suits... — More…
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2017
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Presto Editor's Choice, November 2017
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Gramophone Magazine, January 2018, Editor's Choice
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Antonini has the knack of making you hear this music afresh without indulging in any of the tweaks and ‘listen to this!’ exaggerations that can grow increasingly irritating on repeated hearings…He's... — More…
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Antonini’s standing among the most vital of current Haydn conductors is as evident here in the hushed intensity he brings to the remote Adagio of the Farewell Symphony as it is in the driving... — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, March 2021, Orchestral Choice
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International Classical Music Awards, 2022, Nominated - Symphonic Music
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The Sound of the Trumpet
RecommendedPeter Hurford (organ), Alan Stringer (trumpet), Gwynne Howell (bass), John Wilbraham (trumpet), Philip Jones (trumpet), Leslie Pearson (organ)
The Michael Laird Brass Ensemble, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, London Festival Orchestra, Sir Neville Marriner,...
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Penguin Guide, Rosette
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As always, Antonini coaxes first-class performances from the members of Il Giardino Armonico. — More…
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BBC Music Magazine, March 2023, Orchestral Choice
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Haydn: London Symphonies Vol.1
RecommendedSymphonies No. 101 'The Clock' & No. 103 'Drum Roll'
Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie, Paavo Järvi
Järvi is good at bringing out the music’s humour...Mind you, Järvi’s clock runs very fast...The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie of Bremen is on its toes throughout, and the recording does the playing... — More…
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Presto Recording of the Week, 26th May 2023
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2023
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Antonini’s characteristically lively performances – part of his ongoing complete Haydn symphonies series – afford much pleasure throughout. — More…
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International Classical Music Awards, 2023, Nominated - Symphonic Music
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The knowledge that Grisey himself died unexpectedly himself died unexpectedly at only 52 shortly before the work’s premiere only heightens the impact of this mesmeric recording. — More…
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Presto Editor's Choice, March 2020
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Diapason d’Or, July/August 2020, Nouveauté
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2020
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Juno Awards, 2021, Nominated - Classical Album of the Year (Vocal or Choral)
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