This CD features 3 cantatas Haydn composed for special occasions, plus Symphony 12. The first cantata is a little gem (never before recorded)and beautifully sung by the soloists. The chorus, however, is not precise enough to pull off Haydn's counterpoint with true brilliance. The chorus is fine in the second cantata, which is no masterpiece, but pleasant enough. The soloist for this one is very expressive. The third cantata is another Haydn gem. The main soloist isn't quite as good as she was in the first cantata, but still very good. The chorus is much better. The orchestra plays well throughout. In short, if you like discovering unsung works by great composers, you may enjoy this, but it is not brilliant throughout.