The Haydn Experience II | UW Symphony Orchestra & Choirs

Описание: The Haydn Experience II
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809); Michael Haydn (1737-1806):
(Music by Franz Joseph, and Michael Haydn. Designed by David A. Rahbee)

University of Washington Chamber Singers & Chorale
University of Washington Symphony Orchestra
David A. Rahbee, conductor

Timestamps:
Introduction & Commentary 0:00
L'isola disabitata (Deserted Island): Overture 2:52
Symphony No. 72 in D Major, Mvt IV: Andante-Presto 9:51
March for the Royal Society of Musicians 19:50
Symphony No. 38 in C Major "Echo", Mvt II: Andante molto 21:03
Vocal Canon: Der Furchtsame (The Frightful One) 23:52
Storm, From Die Jahreszeiten (The Seasons) 24:28
Symphony No. 28 in C Major (M. Haydn), Mvt III: Fugato: Vivace assai 29:03
Vocal Canon: Liebe der Kunst (Love of Art) 35:52
Symphony No. 90 in C Major, Mvt IV: Finale: Allegro assai 36:15

Steven Li, video editor

"Several years ago, when I learned that conductor Sir Simon Rattle, who I admire and respect greatly, would present a concert of an “Imaginary Symphony” made up of many different movements and sections of works by Joseph Haydn, I was skeptical. Rattle has indeed been one the most important and inspirational musicians I have learned from and followed closely since the late 1990s; however I thought this was, quite frankly, a strange idea. After experiencing the performance, though, I realized how GREAT the idea actually is. I realized that both musicians and audiences need to experience Haydn in this way- presenting the wide ranging and varied music of this composer, whose legacy has always been undisputed, but whose music remains largely unfamiliar. It gives us a perspective and a chance to appreciate this music with a wider lens and more intensely, rather than hearing one of his pieces as an under-rehearsed overture. Rattle said, “Joseph Haydn is like an iceberg,” and that the average concert-goer is familiar with only a small percentage of his total output. At that performance, Sir Simon asked the audience to hold the applause till the end. On the contrary, I actually would encourage the audience to clap between movements - if and when you truly feel motivated to do so - and not just because of a pause in the music, or silence and or because one feels obliged. I set out to create the "Haydn Experience" in 2018, my own version of this “Imaginary Symphony”, inspired by Rattle, but also adding other elements and tailoring it to also provide important opportunities for our orchestra members. In 2025, I have created a totally new experience for this performance. The result will hopefully provide performers and audiences with an experience that helps them recognize and appreciate the genius of Haydn’s music, its uncommon fusion of popular and noble styles, its humor and originality, and above all, in my opinion, honest and direct expressiveness. He confidently said “Meine Sprache versteht Man durch die ganze Welt” (People understand my language all around the world.); it is my hope that this experience will leave you in full accordance!"

—David A. Rahbee


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