| Label: ACCENT
Catalog: ACC24230
Format: CD Anne Cambier, soprano; Jan Vermeulen, pianoforteJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Lieder
Songs from:
Lieder für das Clavier (Teil I, 1781 & Teil II, 1784) - Original Canzonettas (1794 & 1795) - Einzelne Lieder verschiedener Art Even if the total of 46 surviving songs for solo voice with piano accompaniment comprise a relativly subordinate rôle in Joseph Haydn's oeuvre, so the careful structure, preparation and clear disassociation from his rivals Josef Anton Steffan and Leopold Hoffmann really shows that, for Haydn, they were in no way merely a quick alternative source of income, but would also serve to recommend and establish him in the open market for all musical genres, explicitly music intended for amateurs, as a good, even if not a superior, composer. In contrast to the German songs of the 1780s - the Lieder für das Clavier (1781/1784) -, Haydn's
English Canzonettas show a greater variety of moods: from lively "sea pieces" to pieces with a pastoral character, to those with dramatic, even spinechilling and gloomy moods. The comparison with the more sophisticated character of his Vienna songs from the 1780s, is shown by the many small variations and nuances which Haydn brings to the repeat of the strophic pieces, as well as to the more subtle use of the voice. The piano part is also richer and more elaborate. Anne Cambier has an extensive song repertoire and gives recitals with various pianists, especially Jan Vermeulen. She regularly performs with baroque orchestras such as Il Fondamento, Academy of Ancient Music, and La Petite Bande.  Price: $27.98 |
