The overture to "Cesare in Farmacusa," an opera that tells of the boy Julius Caesar's journey by sea in a treacherous storm to Farmacusa, near Sicily. The plot abounds with pirates, gypsy lovers, and of
This is the second of the Haydn symphonies in a minor key. It is a classic Sturm und Drang and accordingly reflects strong changes of emotion. An excellent choice for expanding classical repertoire as well
Haydn's output of 104 symphonies is truly one of the great marvels in music. His adoring audiences waited with anticipation for the next symphony to be written as each was unique and imparted elements of