Franz Joseph HAYDN (1732–1809) Late Symphonies, Vol. 5 Nos. 84, 85 ‘La Reine’ and 86 Danish Chamber Orchestra Adam Fischer Haydn composed the three symphonies in this volume during the mid- 1780s in a spirit of triumph. Though still employed by the Esterházy family, he had recently been allowed to publish his music himself and to accept outside commissions. A number of symphonies were duly commissioned by a new, large ensemble recently established in Paris. Superficially similar, they reveal Haydn’s inexhaustible creativity whether in the astonishingly colourful introduction to No. 84 , the rustic interludes in the trio section of No. 85 – a favourite of Marie Antoinette, or in the greatest of the Paris symphonies, No. 86 , where the transition from the slow introduction to the main section is unequalled in his music. Key features: • Adam Fischer and the Danish Chamber Orchestra are celebrated for their recordings of music from the Classical period. Their rendition of the Haydn symphonies is especially distinguished by dynamic contrasts, clarity, and an approach reminiscent of chamber music. • Vol. 4 in this series is on 8.574519: ‘When Symphony 104 began, I said, “What’s this! Special energy. Razor-sharp ensemble and rhythm. Lively timpani.” …in Fischer’s hands, a rich outburst in this Andante outdoes the surprise in Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony’, wrote Fanfare. • ‘Articulation and phrasing are so neat and individual, solo contributions such as that of the bassoon in the slow movement of No. 93 are always engaging; little touches like the prominent col legno interjections in the finale are fun, too…All in all, this is a thoroughly enjoyable trio of mature Haydn symphonies’ ( MusicWeb International on Vol. 1, 8.574516). JUNE 2026 NEW ON NAXOS
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Listen to an excerpt from Symphony No. 84 in E flat major, Hob.I:84: IV. Finale: Vivace LISTEN
Tracklist
Symphony No. 84 in E flat major, Hob.I:84 (1786) 1 I. Largo – Allegro 2 II. Andante 3 III. Menuet: Allegretto 4 IV. Finale: Vivace Symphony No. 85 in B flat major, Hob.I:85 ‘La Reine’ (1785–86) 5 I. Adagio – Vivace
Symphony No. 86 in D major, Hob.I:86 (1786) 9 I. Adagio – Allegro spirituoso
0 II. Capriccio: Largo ! III. Menuetto: Allegro @ IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito
6 II. Romanze: Allegretto 7 III. Menuetto: Allegretto 8 IV. Finale: Presto
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