Today: Haydn’s Symphony No.98, and parts from his Harmoniemesse H XXI:14
The message that Mozart has died casts a shadow over Haydn’s phenomenal success in London. He channels his grief by extensively citing Mozart in a symphony. This symphony came as a bombshell to the people of London. And ten years later, he does it again in his very last Mass, the Harmoniemesse. A brilliant work which is seldom heard.
- Joseph Haydn: Symphony No.98 in B-flat major
RCO
Colin Davis - Joseph Haydn: from Harmoniemesse H XXII:14 Kyrie, Qui tollis, Et incarnatus est en Sanctus
Trinity Choir
Rebel Baroque Orchestra, conducted by Jane Glover
Bergkirche, where Harmoniemesse sounded for the first time
