Sinfonien Nr. 31 D-Dur „Auf Dem Anstand” Und Nr. 73 D-Dur „Die Jagd”

This recording features Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 31, known as 'Hornsignal' or 'Auf dem Anstand,' and Symphony No. 73, 'La Chasse' or 'The Hunt.' Released under the Electrola label as part of their classical catalog, this pressing reflects the mid-20th-century interest in period-informed yet grand orchestral interpretations of Haydn's expansive symphonic output. The works themselves date to the 1760s and 1780s, composed during Haydn’s tenure at the Esterházy court, where he pioneered the symphonic form and utilized the distinct acoustics of his environment to highlight orchestral texture and wit.

The Electrola label, a subsidiary of EMI operating in Germany, was renowned for its high production standards during the vinyl era. This specific release was curated to showcase the playful, programmatic elements of Haydn’s writing, such as the elaborate horn calls in No. 31 and the energetic, rustic evocations of a hunt in No. 73. The cover design and liner notes were characteristic of the era’s approach to classical music presentation, prioritizing clear, authoritative scholarship and pristine sound reproduction to appeal to the growing post-war market of sophisticated record collectors.