Hewitt, Angela (piano) - Angela Hewitt plays Handel & Haydn - Haydn / Händel

Hyperion's album of the month, recorded and released in both Handel's and Haydn's "anniversary year," is an extravagant celebration of these two composers. It is performed by an artist whose interpretations of 17th- and 18th-century piano music have received the highest possible acclaim. This recital is a welcome gesture from the "high priestess of Bach" (Sunday Times). As you will hear, Hewitt's trademark clarity of tone, lyrical quality, and instinctive musicality are perfectly suited to the urbane elegance of the works recorded here. In a fascinating and personal booklet, Angela Hewitt takes the listener through her own childhood experiences of the works of Handel and Haydn that led her to choose the pieces for this recording, and includes an interesting discussion of historical performance practice. This is an enchanting release that will delight Angela's fans.