Sinfonie Nr. 45 Fis-Moll (Abschiedssinfonie) / Sinfonie Nr. 104 D-Dur (Sinfonie Mit Dem Dudelsack)

This 1965 recording, released on the Phonoclub label, features the Staatskapelle Dresden under the baton of conductor Kurt Sanderling. The disc pairs two of Joseph Haydn's late symphonies: the emotionally evocative 'Farewell' Symphony (No. 45 in F-sharp minor) and the triumphant 'London' Symphony (No. 104 in D major). By the mid-1960s, Sanderling had firmly established his reputation in Dresden, and these interpretations reflect a period of high musical rigor, blending classical precision with the rich, traditional warmth associated with the Staatskapelle's distinctive orchestral color.

The sleeve design reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of mid-century European classical releases, favoring clean typography and restrained, elegant presentation over the more kinetic cover art that would become common in later decades. Kurt Sanderling’s approach to Haydn during this era was noted for its structural clarity and intellectual depth, a style that earned him significant critical respect within the East German state-supported cultural apparatus and beyond. As a release from the Phonoclub catalog, this pressing remains a valuable artifact for those interested in the post-war performance history of the Dresden ensemble.