Rosanne Philippens plays Haydn & Stravinsky with The Vondel String

Rosanne Philippens dreamt at length about forming an ensemble of Dutch top musicians to record the Haydn violin concertos and the arrangement of the Stravinsky Divertimento in a play & direct setting. Empty corona diaries suddenly presented a short-term opportunity, and The Vondel Strings was born. "I have often performed Haydn and Stravinsky in combination, and although at first sight you might not associate one with the other, I do believe they form a fine pair." Preparations for the present album have offered us much lightness in the dark months of the corona crisis.