Begun in 1793, this series features six symphonies, Nos. 99-104. Perennial favorites include the "Military" symphony (No. 100), the "Clock" symphony (No. 101), and "Drumroll" (No. 103). Reproduced from an authoritative early edition.

Haydn's "most perfect concerto," originally written for soloist and orchestra, was conceived to display the capabilities of the then newly invented valve trumpet. This Robert Rumbelow setting for soloist and Baroque era wind ensemble was premiered on the 1996 Japan Tour by the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Donald Hunsberger, conducting and Barbara Butler or Charles Geyer, trumpet soloist.

The A Z of String Players surveys the lives, careers and recordings of over 300 string players from the past and present. Many great string players who have made recordings are included, from Accardo to Zukerman. The text covers artists from the earliest recording processes to contemporary, cutting-edge technology. In this clear and straight-forward publication, the artists are listed alphabetically, with a summary of their career, notable recordings, biography and critical appraisal of their recorded legacy. In addition, four compact discs present a selection of recordings from 69 artists. This package will appeal to enthusiast and scholar alike as a readable, informed and fascinating work of reference.

A boxed collection featuring historical performances by three of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's eminent music directors, Charles Munch, Erich Leinsdorf and William Steinberg. Stretching from 1958 to 1970, the recordings feature works by amongst others Debussy, Ravel, Mozart, Schubert, Tchaikovsky and Haydn.

Complete reproductions of Op. 42 in D Minor; Op. 50, Nos. 1-6 (the "Prussian Quartets") and Op. 54, Nos. 1-3 (first set of "Tost Quartets"). Striking compositions by one of the supreme masters of the form in the reliable Eulenburg edition.

Charles Munch conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra in two rare televised performances from Harvard University in the early 1960s. Featured works include Haydn's 'Symphony No. 98', and Bruckner's 'Symphony No. 7'.

Raphael Kubelik conducts the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks in this performance of Hayden's mass recorded live at the Basilika Ottobeuren in 1982. The recital includes performances by Lucia Popp, Doris Soffel, Horst Laubenthal and Kurt Moll.

Full scores of Op. 20, Nos. 1-6, and Op. 33 (the "Russian" quartets), Nos. 1-6, in the reliable Eulenburg edition. 12 masterful quartets by the composer who helped define the form include such favorites as the "Joke" and the "Bird" from Op. 33.