Joseph HAYDN (1732–1809): MUSIC FOR PRINCE ESTERHÁZY AND THE KING OF NAPLES

Includes: The Six Scherzandi, Hob. II:33–38; The Seven Baryton Octets, Hob. X:1–6, 12; ‘Baryton Quintet’, Hob.X:10; The Five ‘Concerti a Due Lire’, Hob. VIIh:1–5; The Eight Notturni, Hob. II:25–32

Full track list available on request

Haydn Sinfonietta Wien, Manfred Huss

To commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Joseph Haydn, BIS Records and the Haydn Sinfonietta Wien have entered into a collaboration which will result in several releases during 2009. The repertoire will mainly consist of rare works from Haydn’s œuvre, including music written for the stage, concert arias and orchestral works. Also included will be re-releases of the highly acclaimed recordings by Haydn Sinfonietta Wien and its conductor Manfred Huss of Haydn’s overtures, divertimenti, etc.

Providing an opportunity to explore less familiar aspects of the great composer, this six-disc set contains works written for Haydn’s long-time employers, the house of Esterházy, and for the King of Naples.