Haydn: Baryton Trios Valencia Baryton Project

• Franz Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809): Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:69:
• 1 Haydn: Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:69: I. Adagio 05:26
• 2 Haydn: Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:69: II. Menuet. Allegretto 01:58
• 3 Haydn: Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:69: III. Finale. Presto 03:01
• Baryton Trio in A Major, Hob. XI:9:
• 4 Haydn: Baryton Trio in A Major, Hob. XI:9: I. Moderato 07:30
• 5 Haydn: Baryton Trio in A Major, Hob. XI:9: II. Menuet 02:42
• 6 Haydn: Baryton Trio in A Major, Hob. XI:9: III. Finale. Allegro 01:37
• Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:58:
• 7 Haydn: Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:58: I. Moderato 05:39
• 8 Haydn: Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:58: II. Menuet 01:58
• 9 Haydn: Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:58: III. Finale. Allegro di molto 02:16
• Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:61:
• 10 Haydn: Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:61: I. Allegro 05:23
• 11 Haydn: Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:61: II. Andantino 05:01
• 12 Haydn: Baryton Trio in D Major, Hob. XI:61: III. Menuet 01:58
• Baryton Trio in A Minor, Hob. XI:87:
• 13 Haydn: Baryton Trio in A Minor, Hob. XI:87: I. Adagio 06:50
• 14 Haydn: Baryton Trio in A Minor, Hob. XI:87: II. Allegro molto 02:44
• 15 Haydn: Baryton Trio in A Minor, Hob. XI:87: III. Menuet 02:52
• Baryton Trio in G Major, Hob. XI:55:
• 16 Haydn: Baryton Trio in G Major, Hob. XI:55: I. Moderato 04:58
• 17 Haydn: Baryton Trio in G Major, Hob. XI:55: II. Menuet 02:07
• 18 Haydn: Baryton Trio in G Major, Hob. XI:55: III. Finale. Allegro di molto 01:47
• Total Runtime 01:05:47

Info for Haydn: Baryton Trios

String trios with four instruments? A harpsichord hiding behind the cello? The Valencia Baryton Project has dedicated itself to the performance of music of the ancient and little-known instrument, the Baryton. Played by only a handful of people worldwide, the instrument is a cross between a viola da gamba and a lirone, and was considered the pinnacle of aristocratic instruments of the 18th century. Today, the Baryton gives the traditional string trio an entirely new dimension.

The Valencia Baryton Project was formed by colleagues from the opera of the Palau de les Arts in Valencia, Spain and the Orchestre National de Montpellier, France, with the vision of performing the nearly 160 works written by Franz Joseph Haydn in various formations with the Baryton. At the heart of the ensemble is the traditional formation in trio – Baryton, viola, and violoncello – for which Haydn wrote 126 works of outstanding beauty during his time as the court composer for the Prince Esterhazy of Austria.

From the Americas to Europe, the Valencia Baryton Project has brought their music to audiences around the world, delighting them with an entirely new repertoire by one of the greatest composers of the ages, Franz Joseph Haydn. The Diputación of Peñiscola praised the “virtuosity of the trio” at their grand opening of the gothic hall of the Templar castle, the centerpiece of their international music festival. The Valencia Baryton Project has just finished recording Naxos Records’ first Baryton album of their catalog and one of very few Baryton recordings on a major label and look forward to its release in 2021.

Valencia Baryton Project

The Valencia Baryton Project
was formed by colleagues from the opera of the Palau de les Arts (Valencia) and the Orchestre Nationale de Montpellier with the vision of performing the nearly 160 works written by Franz Joseph Haydn for the baryton as well as compositions by other composers, both modern and classical. At the heart of the ensemble is the traditional baryton trio – baryton, viola, and violoncello – for which Haydn wrote 123 works of outstanding beauty during his time as the court composer for the Prince Esterhazy of Austria.

With Matthew Baker, one of only a handful baryton performers in the world, the Valencia Baryton Project have delighted audiences in North, Central and South America as well as Europe with what is considered to have been the pinnacle of aristocratic instruments of the classical era. Their work has been described as ‘endlessly fascinating’ (The Piano Trio Society, UK) and featuring a ‘masterful interpretation’ (Diario U Chile).

The Valencia Baryton Project has also expanded to include performances with invited guests such as theorbist Christ Hirst with which their work was featured on the UK’s largest classical music channel, Classic FM, with fellow baryonist Jeremy Brooker and even a Covid – lockdown video project involving triplicating their barytonist, Matt Baker, to perform the Haydn Cassations on all instruments. This was featured as one of the main attractions of the 2021 edition of the prestigious Festival de Semanas Musicales de Frutillar in Chile. Individually, the members of the Valencia Baryton Project have performed in chamber ensembles such as the Quarteto Radamés Gnattali, Elan Quintet, Gogmagogs and Trio Vanguardia and with orchestras such as the RTVE Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, and BBC Philharmonic amongst others. Beyond classical music, they have also worked with leading artists such as Gilberto Gil, Bob Mintzer, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Caetano Veloso.

The Valencia Baryton Project are pleased to have recorded Naxos Records’ first ever baryton CD, launching a new series for the label.

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