Symphony no. 103 “Drum Roll” / Symphony no. 104 “London”

Album by Joseph Haydn & Orchestre Lamoureux & Igor Markevitch

Symphony No. 103 "Drum Roll" and Symphony No. 104 "London" are two orchestral symphonies by Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, composed and first performed in London in 1795 as part of his late series of symphonies. Both works exemplify Classical-era symphonic practice with clear sonata forms, contrasted movements and distinctive orchestral colours — including prominent timpani in No. 103 — and they represent the culmination of Haydn's symphonic output during his London visits.

Symphony no. 103 “Drum Roll” / Symphony no. 104 “London” by Haydn - album cover

First released: 27th August 2021

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Symphony no. 103 in E-flat major, Hob. I:103 “Drum Roll”: 1. Adagio – Allegro con spirito
7:36
2.
Symphony no. 103 in E-flat major, Hob. I:103 “Drum Roll”: 2. Andante più tosto allegretto
7:58
3.
Symphony no. 103 in E-flat major, Hob. I:103 “Drum Roll”: 3. Menuet – Trio
4:46
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Symphony no. 103 in E-flat major, Hob. I:103 “Drum Roll”: 4. Finale. Allegro con spirito
5:19
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Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 “London”: 1. Adagio – Allegro
7:11
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Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 “London”: 2. Andante
6:50
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Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 “London”: 3. Menuet. Allegro
5:02
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Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 “London”: 4. Finale. Spiritoso
4:52
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Overture “Preciosa”, op. 78
7:36