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San Francisco s Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra celebrates its 30th Anniversary Season in 2010-11. Led by Music Director Nicholas McGegan since 1985, Philharmonia Baroque is recognized as one of the finest chamber orchestras, as well as one of the most exciting period- instrument ensembles, in the country. This trio of Haydn symphonies displays the remarkably consistent quality and inventiveness of the composer s output. From the clever and concise symphony No.88 to the humorous Clock to the dazzling and sonorous symphony No.104 (Haydn s swan song to the genre), this superb collection bears eloquent witness to Haydn s consummate mastery.