HAYDN J. STRING QUARTETS No.1,2,3 Op.74 / Kocian Quartet (SACD hybrid)

JOSEPH HAYDN (1732-1809) - STRING QUARTET Op.74 (3) APPONYI - Kocian Quartet

Haydn conceived these three quartets specifically for public performances, in the large hall of Hannover Square in London, where the draper-violinist-impressario Johann Peter Salomon used to organize chamber and orchestral concerts. In this way, this trilogy opus 74 requires a resolutely symphonic style in order to reach a full splendour, as the first and famous London Symphonies, from the same time.