Haydn Symphonies on Vanguard Records

Symphony No. 39 in G minor

Symphony No. 73 in D major

“A lovely record, one that Haydn’s own Esterhazy orchestra could easily have listened to with joy.”

-New York Herald Tribune

Symphony No. 75 in D major

Symphony No. 81 in G major

“These are works of the full artistic maturity of the composer, and it is sheer negligence on the part of conductors and record makers that we had to wait until now to make their acquaintance. Blum performances make the joy of discovery all the more intense.”

-High Fidelity

Symphony No. 70 in D major

Symphony No. 59 in A major

“There is no doubt that the 28 year-old Blum and his 25-man orchestra are splendid musicians. Bravo Blum!”

-American Record Guide

Symphony No. 52 in C minor

Symphony No. 60 in C major

“The Esterhazy is a splendid little orchestra of 25 musicians who must love every note Haydn wrote.”

-Washington Star

Symphony No. 90 in C major

Symphony No. 91 in E-flat major

 “The orchestra plays with the utmost clarity and polish and seems to share with the conductor an elation and joy in making music.”

-Musical America

Re-released Haydn Symphonies

Symphony No. 60 in C major

Symphony No. 75 in D major

Symphony No. 81 in G major

“A remarkably high level of accomplishment that compound of intellectual toughness, elegance and wit which is the hallmark of a really understanding Haydn performance.”

-The Observer