Title: outstanding
Product review: I can't add much to David Bryson's excellent review below.I've owned the Beaux Arts modern instrument set of these works for years, and I have to say I greatly prefer this set, which was performed on period instruments. I enjoy modern instrument performances of music from this period (for instance Mozart's piano concertos, where a period fortepiano is frequently overwhelmed by the orchestra, even a period insturment orchestra. However, I think period fortepianos are preferable in chamber music.The balance and clarity of these recordings is superb. Three different period fortepianos are used, adding to the sense of progression not just in Haydn's compositions, but also the color and texture of the music as influenced by the choice of instrument.As usual, Brilliant Classics offers a great value for the money as well. Informative liner notes, sturdy cardboard sleeves for each of the ten discs, and the set takes up less than two inches of shelf space.Highest of recommendations.
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