Joseph Haydn’s concertos for keyboard instruments contain some of his most personable and readily enjoyable music. Their lively fast movements framing lyrical Andantes, Adagios and Largos, never fail to delight with their unaffected virtuosity and galant charm.
Composed at a crucial juncture in the keyboard concerto’s development as a popular genre, Haydn’s contributions recall comparable works by Baroque masters such as Handel, match the Rococo grace of J. C. Bach, and occasionally point towards the larger-scale Classical piano concertos of Mozart.
"This program pairs two keyboardists from the early music world with the modern-instrument Cologne Chamber Orchestra. Light and nimble, the orchestra is a fine complement to the delicate sounds of the harpsichord and organ. Hoeren and Haugsand play with charm and lead with the conviction of seasoned continuo players."
American Record Guide
"Hoeren and Gaugsand take the lead when called upon and give imaginative, well-rounded performances. The best things here are the Allegro finales, which are taken at spirited, upbeat tempos."