Il Dolce Far Niente | Sol Gabetta III

The Joseph Haydn Foundation was established in 2014 with the goal of recording all of the Austrian composer’s symphonies by the 300th anniversary of Haydn’s birth in 2032. According to the latest research, there are 107 symphonies, which will consequently be performed and recorded under the direction of Giovanni Antonini.

To date, 18 CDs have been released, all of which have been highly praised by the music press as benchmark recordings. Three symphonic rarities and one of the most beautiful cello concertos, featuring the wonderful soloist Sol Gabetta, await discovery at this Haydn evening. Under the motto “Il dolce far niente,” a very special Haydn program awaits you, one that celebrates the lightness of life.

Symphony No. 21 in A major is an early chamber music work that demonstrates Haydn’s love of experimentation. A symphony in C major, which has not yet been included in Haydn’s catalog of works and bears the subtitle “Symphony for Spain,” suggests that the commissioner was associated with the Spanish court. The symphony is a fascinating work that was only later attributed to Haydn. All good things come in threes: Symphony No. 51 in B-flat major, a work from Haydn’s middle creative period, is known for its demanding horn parts and its dramatic character.