Symphonies 93, 96 ‘Miracle’ & 98

Album by Joseph Haydn & English Chamber Orchestra & Jeffrey Tate

This release is a collection of orchestral symphonies by Joseph Haydn composed during his first London visits in 1791–1792. They exemplify Haydn's mature Classical style, featuring expanded orchestral forces, clear melodic invention, inventive orchestral colour and rhythmic surprises, and occupy a pivotal place in his late career as part of the body of works that shaped the symphonic tradition in the late 18th century.
First released: 2006

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 96 in D “Miracle” - I. Adagio - Allegro
    7:26
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 96 in D “Miracle” - II. Andante
    6:17
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 96 in D “Miracle” - III. Menuetto: Allegretto
    5:27
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 96 in D “Miracle” - IV. Finale: Vivace (assai)
    3:45
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 98 in B‐flat - I. Adagio - Allegro
    8:51
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 98 in B‐flat - II. Adagio
    7:40
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 98 in B‐flat - III. Menuet: Allegro
    5:10
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 98 in B‐flat - IV. Finale: Presto
    8:46
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 93 in D - I. Adagio - Allegro assai
    7:15
  10. 10.
    Symphony no. 93 in D - II. Largo cantabile
    4:58
  11. 11.
    Symphony no. 93 in D - III. Menuetto: Allegro
    3:59
  12. 12.
    Symphony no. 93 in D - IV. Finale: Presto, ma non troppo
    5:22

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