An almost-never performed work, the C minor Allegro was written for String Orchestra. We are graciously indebted to young Schubert for our opener. From the wonderful lines of the stormy Allegro we move on to Papa Haydn, the only "live-in" composer who served the Eszterhazy Family for decades and wrote more than 100 symphonies, including the rarely performed No. 80, a delightful musical gem, presented on this concert. Of his two Violoncello Concerti, we are fortunate to hear our own Principal perform the exquisite Concerto in C major, originally written for Haydn's "live-in" Principal cellist named Anton Kraft, a distinguished member of the "live-in" orchestra.
