Haydn: Organ Concertos

Experience the timeless elegance of Joseph Haydn's organ concertos, masterfully performed and recorded in 2010. This album, "Haydn: Organ Concertos," features two of Haydn's most celebrated organ concertos, showcasing his genius for blending the grandeur of the organ with the delicate interplay of chamber music. The album opens with the Organ Concerto in C Major, Hob. XVIII:1, a work that exemplifies Haydn's ability to create both intimacy and majesty. The album continues with the Concerto for Organ and Violin in F Major, Hob. XVIII:6, featuring the exquisite solo violin of Sophie Gent, and concludes with the Organ Concerto in D Major, Hob. XVIII:2. Each piece is performed with precision and passion by solo organist Iain Quinn, accompanied by the renowned Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, under the direction of Tom Koopman. The album, released on the Challenge Classics label, offers a rich, 62-minute journey through Haydn's virtuoso compositions, providing a captivating experience for both classical enthusiasts and newcomers alike.