After seeing Einleitung: Largo - Vivace; Rezitativ: (Simon, Lukas, Hanne) Seht, wie der strenge Winter flient, I had to have a good Haydn, Franz Joseph cd. This is the first studio album from Haydn, Franz Joseph since bad diagnosis in 1992. Since Haydn, Franz Joseph last CD (Die Jahreszeiten. Der Fruehling.) on Capitol Records back in 1992, I have felt a massive void in my life. Another great offering from Haydn, Franz Joseph.
The sound in Chor: Komm, holder Lenz! (The Choir of the Flanders Opera “La Petite Bande” con. Sigiswald Kuijken) is really warm and Haydn, Franz Joseph’s signature voice is still very much present. I listened to the opening track Rezitativ: (Simon) Vom Widder strahler jetz (Peter Lika - bass, The Choir of the Flanders Opera “La Petite Bande” con. Sigiswald Kuijken) and liked it a lot. Arie: (Simon) Schon eilet froh der Ackermann (Peter Lika - bass, The Choir of the Flanders Opera “La Petite Bande” con. Sigiswald Kuijken) is a song that will not reduce you to tears but leave you thinking long after Die Jahreszeiten. Der Fruehling. have ended. This track is a fabulous selection of easy listening, suitable for any age, taste or occasion. Terzett und Chor: Sei nun gnaedig, milder Himmel! motivates you to get up and do something to improve your life and the life of others. I was truly moved when I heard Rezitativ: (Hanne) Erhoert ist unser Flehn (Kristina Laki - soprano, The Choir of the Flanders Opera “La Petite Bande” con. Sigiswald Kuijken). This song could easily nestle itself onto the world top playlists.
Die Jahreszeiten. Der Fruehling. CD


