Haydn - Symphony No. 82 in C major, 'The Bear'

Antonini’s characteristically lively performances – part of his ongoing complete Haydn symphonies series – afford much pleasure throughout. — BBC Music Magazine, March 2022, 4 out of 5 stars (Performance) / 5 out of 5 stars (Recording) More…

Even those put off by period-instrument performances may find these superb accounts of Haydn's 'Paris' Symphonies compelling. Indeed, I have never heard better....In short, Waas produces a kind... — International Record Review, July/August 2011 More…

It may be just the very focused recording but the buzz in the air is almost palpable, along with Boyd’s audible enjoyment of the music...‘These symphonies are not museum pieces!’ proclaims Boyd,... — Gramophone Magazine, February 2021 More…

Christie’s enthusiasm for the symphonies is never in doubt, but he can be curiously down to earth at times. — BBC Music Magazine, December 2023, 4 out of 5 stars More…