Haydn: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 9 Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

• Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809): Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, Hob. XVI:1:
• 1 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, Hob. XVI:1: I. Allegro 02:44
• 2 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, Hob. XVI:1: II. Andante 03:28
• 3 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, Hob. XVI:1: III. Menuet - Trio 02:27
• Piano Sonata No. 44 in F Major, Hob. XVI:29:
• 4 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 44 in F Major, Hob. XVI:29: I. Moderato 07:57
• 5 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 44 in F Major, Hob. XVI:29: II. Adagio 04:31
• 6 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 44 in F Major, Hob. XVI:29: III. Tempo di menuet 04:18
• Piano Sonata No. 41 in A Major, Op. 13 No. 6, Hob. XVI:26:
• 7 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 41 in A Major, Op. 13 No. 6, Hob. XVI:26: I. Allegro moderato 08:20
• 8 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 41 in A Major, Op. 13 No. 6, Hob. XVI:26: II. Menuetto al rovesico - Trio 02:21
• 9 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 41 in A Major, Op. 13 No. 6, Hob. XVI:26: III. Finale. Presto 00:52
• Piano Sonata No. 2 in C Major, Hob. XVI:7:
• 10 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 2 in C Major, Hob. XVI:7: I. Allegro moderato 01:08
• 11 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 2 in C Major, Hob. XVI:7: II. Menuet - Trio 01:58
• 12 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 2 in C Major, Hob. XVI:7: III. Finale 01:27
• Piano Sonata No. 52 in G Major, Op. 30 No. 5, Hob. XVI:39:
• 13 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 52 in G Major, Op. 30 No. 5, Hob. XVI:39: I. Allegro con brio 04:12
• 14 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 52 in G Major, Op. 30 No. 5, Hob. XVI:39: II. Adagio 07:35
• 15 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 52 in G Major, Op. 30 No. 5, Hob. XVI:39: III. Prestissimo 04:17
• Piano Sonata No. 53 in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34:
• 16 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 53 in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34: I. Presto 05:47
• 17 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 53 in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34: II. Adagio 05:10
• 18 Haydn: Piano Sonata No. 53 in E Minor, Hob. XVI:34: III. Finale. Vivace molto 03:32
• Total Runtime 01:12:04

Info for Haydn: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 9

Following his acclaimed recording of Beethovens concertos with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet returns to his exploration of Haydns sonatas, described by the magazine Gramophone as a major modern recording landmark in the Haydn discography. As in previous installments, Bavouzet has programmed sonatas from Haydns early, middle, and late periods, giving added interest to the recital. Sonatas Nos 10 and 2, dating from the 1750s and 60s respectively, share the key of C major, but differ in form. The short No. 2 was almost certainly written for pupils whilst Haydn was working as a teacher. No. 10 is more ambitious and extensive. Sonatas Nos 41 and 44 date from the early 1770s and show some influence from C.P.E. Bach and the Sturm und Drang movement. More virtuosic than the earlier sonatas, in these the trademark humour of Haydn is also more evident. Sonatas Nos 52 and 53 were composed a decade later and are conspicuously more demanding, technically and musically. As in the case of the previous volumes, this album was recorded at Potton Hall in Suffolk, on a Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano.

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, piano

Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet combines a rare elegance and clarity in his playing with deep and thoughtful musicality, for which he continues to win the highest acclaim from both critics and audiences.

Recent engagements for Bavouzet have included appearances with the London Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland and Philharmonia orchestras, and the New Japan Philharmonic. He also premiered Bruno Mantovani’s Piano Concerto with Orchestre National de Lille.

Highlights of his 2010/11 season include performances with Philharmonia and BBC Symphony orchestras and make debut appearances with the London Philharmonic and City of Birmingham Symphony orchestras, and the Sydney Symphony with Vladimir Ashkenazy. In spring 2011 he will tour the US with the Orchestre National de France and Daniele Gatti.

An exclusive Chandos recording artist, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet’s discography includes a cycle of Debussy’s complete works for piano, which has been recognised by many international awards, not least of which a Gramophone and a BBC Music Magazine awards in 2009. His most recently released recording of Bartók’s Piano Concertos with the BBC Philharmonic has already received great acclaim.

Booklet for Haydn: Piano Sonatas, Vol. 9