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Does anyone know what's different between this version (https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEODAI-109004, which is advertised as a "4-SACD set") and the other Tower ...

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Haydn: Harmoniemesse, Symphony No. 88 - Jansons

BR Klassik  900102

Stereo/Multichannel Hybrid

Classical

Haydn: Mass in B major Hob. XXII:14 "Harmoniemesse", Symphony No. 88 in G major Hob. I:88, Sinfonia in D major Hob. Ia:7

Malin Hartelius (soprano)
Judith Schmid (alto)
Christian Elsner (tenor)
Franz-Josef Selig (bass)
Chor und Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks
Mariss Jansons (conductor)

All

Works (3)

• Joseph Haydn: Mass in B flat major, Hob. XXII:14 'Harmoniemesse'
• Joseph Haydn: Overture in D major, Hob. Ia:7
• Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 88 in G major, Hob. I:88 'The Letter V'