Klaviersonaten - Sonates Pour Piano Es-Dur Hob. deest Es-Dur Hob. deest Vgl./Cf. Hob.XVI/47 Hob.XVI/18

This recording was released on the Swiss label Ex Libris, a company known for its diverse catalog of classical music and literature intended for the domestic market. The inclusion of the rare Hob. deest sonatas alongside recognized pieces like Hob. XVI:18 reflects the ongoing scholarly interest in Haydn’s keyboard works during the late twentieth century, aiming to provide listeners with both established repertoire and musicological curiosities.

The pianist Rudolf Buchbinder is celebrated for his analytical and precise approach to the Classical canon, particularly the works of Haydn, Beethoven, and Mozart. In this recording, Buchbinder emphasizes structural clarity and rhythmic rigor, adhering to a performance tradition that prioritizes the text of the score. His interpretation was received as a technically adept contribution to the Haydn discography, offering listeners a disciplined reading of these intricate keyboard sonatas.