The first on AAM Records, the new tag of the Academy of Ancient Music - recently described as 'the finest period-instrument orchestra in the world' by Classic FM (UK) 'Birth of the symphony Handel to Haydn' explores the development of the symphony in the eighteenth century, surveying groundbreaking musical advances across Europe the recording includes brilliant and rarely-heard works by composers of the avant-garde 'Mannheim school', Richter and Stamitz, as well as Haydn's mature 'La passione' symphony Supplementary materials available online include a documentary film featuring AAM musicians discussing and performing these symphonies. Album Tracks 1. Handel Sinfonia from Saul (1738) 2. Richter Grande Simphonie No.7 in C Major (C1740) 3. Stamitz Sinfonia a 4 in D Major (C1750) 4. Mozart Symphony No.1 in E Flat Major K16 (C 1764) 5. Haydn Symphony No.49 in F minor InchLa PassioneInch (Egarr Conductor) (1768)