18th Century Classics

The classical symphony is so dominated by the twin figures of Haydn & Mozart that it is all too easy to overlook the considerable contributions which were made by many lesser figures. The Naxos... — The Independent, September 1999 More…

The Vanhal symphonies are technically exceptional and capable of going toe-to-toe with the middle-period symphonies of Haydn and even several of Mozart's. Vanhal's thematic material is often... — American Record Guide, July/August 2001 More…

This is the set of Opus 18 we've been waiting for...This is natural music-making from people who seem to live this kind of music. — American Record Guide More…

These period-instrument performances are characterized by pellucidity, joie d'vivre, and tight ensemble. Fresh and erudite, poised and vibrant, the performers have mastered the balance of scholarship... — American Record Guide, July/August 2001 More…

These are wonderful works, charmingly subversive and orchestrated with an easy flair, not without some surprising depth in the minor-mode works. With incisive and stylish performances by Grodd... — Fanfare, March/April 2000 More…

The prolific but largely neglected Dittersdorf has long been deserving of greater attention as these scintillating performances of bright and ebullient sinfonias delightfully demonstrate. The... — Gramophone Magazine, December 1998 More…