David Harbin <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

>I found a copy of the Philips Duo Davis/RCOA which includes Haydn 104.
>I like the performance very much but feel it is just missing that extra
>bite of a period performance.  Plus I want just a bit more fire.  Could
>anyone please recommend an alternative?  Is the Bruggen worth searching
>out?

I would highly recommend the version with Christopher Hogwood and the
Academy of Ancient Music (LOiseau 411833). Beautiful recording of this
symphony.  Highly recommended.

Is there any hope that Hogwood and the AAM will ever finish the Complete
Haydn Symphony cycle?

Thanks
Kim Patrick Clow
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