Ludwig van Beethoven; Joseph Haydn - Beethoven-Haydn (Philharmonie Austin)

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Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven; Joseph Haydn

• Haydn - Symphony No. 104 in D Major, Hob. I-104 "London"
• Haydn - Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Hob. VIIb-1
• Beethoven - Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21

Steuart Pincombe, cello

Philharmonie Austin

Mark Dupere, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Navona

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The year 1795 marked a monumental juncture in music history, capturing both Haydn’s final masterwork and the genesis of Beethoven’s symphonic journey. On BEETHOVEN-HAYDN, the acclaimed period ensemble Philharmonie Austin pairs Haydn’s 104th Symphony and Cello Concerto No. 1 alongside Beethoven’s First Symphony. Under the direction of conductor Mark Dupere, the performance bridges Haydn’s mercurial wit with Beethoven’s burgeoning, revolutionary momentum. By illuminating the shared innovation between the two master composers, Philharmonie Austin delivers a clever, historically resonant recording that showcases the dramatic evolution of classical symphonic form.

Philharmonie Austin is a premier period-instrument ensemble dedicated to bringing historical music to life through vibrant, research-informed performances. Directed by conductor Mark Dupere, the orchestra explores a broad repertoire spanning early Baroque to late Romantic music, frequently collaborating with the Philharmonie Austin Chorus. For over two decades, the ensemble has enriched the Austin arts community by combining historical performance practice with generous, communicative artistry. Their diverse performance canon ranges from Bach’s masterworks and Handel’s Messiah to romantic symphonies by Beethoven, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky, highlighting a steadfast commitment to engaging modern audiences with authentically rendered classical masterworks.