Symphony in D major, no. 96 “Miracle” / Symphony in E-flat major, no. 99

Album by Joseph Haydn & Bernard Haitink & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest

Symphony No. 96 in D major ('Miracle') and Symphony No. 99 in E-flat major are symphonies by Joseph Haydn, composed in the early 1790s (1791 and 1793 respectively). Both are part of Haydn's later 'London' symphonies and exemplify Classical-era orchestral clarity with balanced sonata forms, prominent wind writing, rhythmic vitality and expanded harmonic colour that reflect Haydn refining his symphonic language during his London period.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony in D, H.I. no. 96 “Miracle”: I. Adagio – Allegro
  2. 2.
    Symphony in D, H.I. no. 96 “Miracle”: II. Andante
  3. 3.
    Symphony in D, H.I. no. 96 “Miracle”: III. Minuetto (Allegretto)
  4. 4.
    Symphony in D, H.I. no. 96 “Miracle”: IV. Finale (Vivace assai)
  5. 5.
    Symphony in E-flat, H.I. no. 99: I. Adagio – Vivace assai
  6. 6.
    Symphony in E-flat, H.I. no. 99: II. Adagio
  7. 7.
    Symphony in E-flat, H.I. no. 99: III. Minuetto (Allegretto)
  8. 8.
    Symphony in E-flat, H.I. no. 99: IV. Finale (Vivace)

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