Symphonies Nos, 1, 96, 101, : Norrington / Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra +Documentary

Joseph Haydn:
Symphony No. 1, Hob.I-1
Symphony No. 96, Hob.I-96
Symphony No. 101, Hob.I-101

Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart des SW
Roger Norrington, conductor

Recorded 23-24/10/2008

+Documentary "Sir Roger Norrington - A conductor between Stuttgart and Berkshire"
43:45, subtitles: Deutsch, English, Japaniese

Run Time: 111 min.

In celebration of Roger Norrington's 75th birthday, hanssler CLASSIC/SWR Music have released a special commemorative DVD. The current program features three Haydn Symphonies in live performance - as part of the great Haydn Jubilee to be celebrated in 2009 - including Symphony No. 1 and to late scores from the famous "London" Symphonies set.
Norrington and his Stuttgart ensemble have received world-wide praise for his explorations of Mozart and Beethoven. The time has come for Norrington to apply his unique performance choices to the ever-enchanting works of the Father of the Modern Symphony, Haydn.
The DVD also includes a newly produced portrait of conductor Norrington. A invaluable contribution to understanding this modest man who has revolutionized modern orchestral performances of music of the Classical and Romantic eras. ( hanssler )