HAYDN, J.: Baryton Trios, Hob.XI:6, 35, 67, 71, 93, 113 (Treasures from the Esterháza Palace, Vol. 2) (Valencia Baryton Project)
The city of Eisenstadt was the location of the Esterházy Court where Joseph Haydn was music director for 25 years. Prince Nikolaus commissioned Haydn to write trios for the baryton, an instrument
on which the Prince had become proficient. The baryton is a bowed, stringed instrument similar to the viol but with extra plucked strings that can enable the performer to accompany themselves. For
Nikolaus, Haydn wrote string trios of elegance, refinement and poise that encapsulate a rich variety of moods. Seldom performed or recorded, the baryton trios attest to Haydn’s limitless powers of
invention in every medium.
Tracklist
Artist details
Haydn, Franz Joseph
Baryton Trio in G Major, Hob.XI:67
1 I. Allegretto 05:35
2 II. Menuett - Trio 02:25
3 III. Finale: Allegro di molto 01:23
Baryton Trio in A Major, Hob.XI:6
4 I. Più tosto Adagio 06:15
5 II. Menuetto - Trio 02:45
6 III. Presto 01:52
Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob.XI:113
7 I. Adagio 07:43
8 II. Allegro di molto 04:16
9 III. Menuetto - Trio 02:27
Baryton Trio in A Major, Hob.XI:71
10 I. Allegro moderato 05:18
11 II. Menuetto - Trio 01:55
12 III. Finale: Allegro di molto 02:42
Baryton Trio in A Major, Hob.XI:35
13 I. Pastorella: Adagio 04:42
14 II. Allegro molto 02:23
15 III. Menuetto - Trio 02:41
Baryton Trio in C Major, Hob.XI:93
16 I. Allegro di molto 03:01
17 II. Menuett - Trio 03:20
18 III. Finale: Presto 01:28
Total Playing Time: 01:02:11