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Who needs a conductor? The OAE under the direction of Matthew Truscott reveal the delightful range and character of Haydn, from his symphonic beginnings to the very end.

The performance of four symphonies in one evening is a rare occurrence, and an interesting feat of programming. The BBC Philharmonic explored the development of the symphonic form from the succint, formal classicism of Haydn and Mozart to the broad romanticism of Brahms, via Prokofiev’s witty take on the classical form.

Singulier duel que celui proposé par l’Orchestre National de Lyon : Pierre-Laurent Aimard rencontrait le violoniste baroque et chef Riccardo Minasi dans un programme articulant autour du Quatrième Concerto de Beethoven la première et la dernière des symphonies de Haydn.