Joseph Haydn Paul Sacher, The Vienna Symphony Orchestra - Symphony No 53 In D Major Imperial Symphony No 67 In F Major

Review by Ulisse Mazzaferri

Symphony No. 53 in D Major & Symphony No. 67 in F Major – A Haydn Gem Reimagined Alright, let’s talk about this album: Symphony No. 53 in D Major ("Imperial") / Symphony No. 67 in F Major by Joseph Haydn. You’ve got Paul Sacher waving the baton with The Vienna Symphony Orchestra doing their thing, all wrapped up under Philips’ label. Genre? Classical. Style? Also classical (no surprises there). Country of origin? Netherlands. Now, before you yawn and think, “Oh great, another dusty old symphony review,” stick around. This one's got some quirks worth gabbing about. First off, let’s zoom in on two tracks that stuck with me like gum on a shoe: 1st Mov.: Presto from Symphony No. 53 and 4th Mov.: Finale (Allegro Molto - Adagio - Tempo Di Primo) from Symphony No. 67. Why these? Because they don’t just sit there politely—they grab your attention and give it a good shake. The Presto opening movement of Symphony No. 53 is basically what happens when someone tells Haydn to write something lively but also kinda regal. It’s sprightly, it’s sharp, and honestly, it feels like being chased by a well-dressed fox through a field of flowers. There’s an energy here that makes you want to tap your feet or maybe even attempt a clumsy waltz if no one’s looking. Paul Sacher conducts this piece with such precision that it almost feels like he’s daring the orchestra to keep up—and boy, do they deliver. The strings zip along while the brass pops in with little bursts of drama, like a royal court gossiping over tea. Then there’s the finale of Symphony No. 67—oh man, where do I start? This track is wild. It starts off fast (Allegro Molto), slows down for a moody breather (Adagio), and then flips back to its original tempo as if saying, “Just kidding!” It’s playful yet sophisticated, which is kind of Haydn’s whole vibe anyway. What really got me was how seamless those transitions felt. One moment you’re cruising at full speed; the next, you’re floating in slow motion, only to be jolted back into action. If this were a movie, it’d be one of those twisty thrillers where you never know what’s coming next—but somehow everything works. Now, let’s not forget the rest of the crew. Tracks like the Andante second movement of Symphony No. 53 are lovely too, offering a nice contrast with their dreamy elegance. And the minuets? Oh, they’re charming enough to make you wish powdered wigs were still socially acceptable. But those first and fourth movements? They’re the ones I’ll remember when I’m old and senile, probably humming them wrong in the grocery store. So, what’s the takeaway here? Well, aside from the fact that Haydn could compose circles around most people, this album proves that classical music doesn’t have to feel stiff or boring. Sure, it’s centuries-old material, but with Sacher and The Vienna Symphony Orchestra at the helm, it feels alive. Like, “Hey, we’re crashing a fancy ball and making up our own rules” alive. Final thought: Listening to this album made me realize something profound—Haydn would’ve been amazing at Twitter. Imagine him dropping symphonic hot takes in 280 characters or less. Just saying.

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Track	Duration	Preview
4th Mov.: Presto
1st Mov.: Largo Maestoso - Allegro Vivace
2nd Mov.: Adagio Non Troppo
3rd Mov.: Menuetto
Symphony No. 67 In F Major
2nd Mov.: Andante
3rd Mov.: Menuetto - Trio
Symphony No. 53 In D Major ("Imperial")
1st Mov.: Presto
4th Mov.: Finale (Allegro Molto - Adagio - Tempo Di Primo)

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Composed By	Joseph Haydn
Conductor	Paul Sacher
Orchestra	The Vienna Symphony Orchestra

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Philips / Minigroove / 33 ⅓
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Matrix / Runout (Side A label): AA 00181.1L
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): AA 00181.2L

About Joseph Haydn Paul Sacher, The Vienna Symphony Orchestra

Born: 1732-03-31 (Rohrau, Austria) Born 31 march or 1st April, 1732. Died: 1809-09-05 (Vienna, Austria). Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He brings the "sonata form" to a very high degree of improvement. His symphonies and his string quartets (forms of which he is considered "the father") have become highly inspirational style models. Haydn made a fundamental contribution to the development of chamber music; thanks to the numerous quartets, trios for piano, for strings and also with the unusual trios for baryton, viola and cello.

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Joseph Haydn, the genius behind *Symphony No. 53 in D Major ("Imperial")* and *Symphony No. 67 in F Major*, was nicknamed the "Father of the Symphony" for a reason. These symphonies weren’t just thrown together—they were crafted with precision, blending elegance and emotion. Fun fact: Haydn’s music might feel super formal now, but back in the day, it was considered fresh and even a little cheeky. The recordings by Paul Sacher and The Vienna Symphony Orchestra bring out all those hidden textures. It’s wild to think that something written centuries ago can still sound so alive today.