12 “London” Symphonies

Album by Joseph Haydn & Les Musiciens du Louvre & Marc Minkowski

The London Symphonies are a set of twelve symphonies by Joseph Haydn, composed and premiered between 1791 and 1795. They exemplify Classical-era symphonic writing with clear forms, inventive thematic development, expanded orchestration that gives winds and horns prominent roles, and rhythmic and dynamic contrasts reflecting Haydn's late, mature style during his productive visits to London and his consolidation of the symphonic genre.

12 “London” Symphonies by Haydn - album cover

First released: 30th March 2010

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Disc 1

1.
Symphony in D major “The Miracle”, Hob. I:96: I. Adagio - Allegro
9:28
2.
Symphony in D major “The Miracle”, Hob. I:96: II. Andante
4:53
3.
Symphony in D major “The Miracle”, Hob. I:96: III. Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4:52
4.
Symphony in D major “The Miracle”, Hob. I:96: IV. Finale. Vivace assai
3:36
5.
Symphony in C minor, Hob. I:95: I. Allegro moderato
6:50
6.
Symphony in C minor, Hob. I:95: II. Andante
4:24
7.
Symphony in C minor, Hob. I:95: III. Menuet - Trio
5:05
8.
Symphony in C minor, Hob. I:95: IV. Finale. Vivace
3:39
9.
Symphony in D major, Hob. I:93: I. Adagio - Allegro assai
6:41
10.
Symphony in D major, Hob. I:93: II. Largo
4:42
11.
Symphony in D major, Hob. I:93: III. Menuet. Allegro - Trio
3:32
12.
Symphony in D major, Hob. I:93: IV. Finale. Presto ma non troppo
4:24

Disc 2

2.
Symphony in G major “The Surprise”, Hob. I:94: I. Adagio - Vivace assai
8:32
3.
Symphony in G major “The Surprise”, Hob. I:94: II. Andante
6:23
4.
Symphony in G major “The Surprise”, Hob. I:94: III. Menuet. Allegro molto - Trio
3:36
5.
Symphony in G major “The Surprise”, Hob. I:94: IV. Finale. Allegro di molto
3:57
6.
Symphony in B-flat major, Hob. I:98: I. Adagio - Allegro
7:13
7.
Symphony in B-flat major, Hob. I:98: II. Adagio
5:51
8.
Symphony in B-flat major, Hob. I:98: III. Menuet. Allegro - Trio
3:59
9.
Symphony in B-flat major, Hob. I:98: IV. Finale. Presto
8:06
10.
Symphony in C major, Hob. I:97: I. Adagio - Vivace
8:29
11.
Symphony in C major, Hob. I:97: II. Adagio ma non troppo
6:20
12.
Symphony in C major, Hob. I:97: III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio
4:04
13.
Symphony in C major, Hob. I:97: IV. Finale. Spiritoso
4:40

Disc 3

3.
Symphony in E-flat major, Hob. I:99: I. Adagio - Vivace assai
8:35
4.
Symphony in E-flat major, Hob. I:99: II. Adagio
8:37
5.
Symphony in E-flat major, Hob. I:99: III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio
4:17
6.
Symphony in E-flat major, Hob. I:99: IV. Finale. Vivace
4:36
7.
Symphony in G major “Military”, Hob. I:100: I. Adagio - Allegro
7:13
8.
Symphony in G major “Military”, Hob. I:100: II. Allegretto
5:41
9.
Symphony in G major “Military”, Hob. I:100: III. Menuet. Moderato - Trio
4:42
10.
Symphony in G major “Military”, Hob. I:100: IV. Finale. Presto
5:10
11.
Symphony in D major “The Clock”, Hob. I:101: I. Adagio - Presto
7:55
12.
Symphony in D major “The Clock”, Hob. I:101: II. Andante
7:04
13.
Symphony in D major “The Clock”, Hob. I:101: III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio
6:19
14.
Symphony in D major “The Clock”, Hob. I:101: IV. Finale. Vivace
4:17

Disc 4

4.
Symphony in B-flat major, Hob. I:102: I. Largo - Vivace
8:05
5.
Symphony in B-flat major, Hob. I:102: II. Adagio
5:52
6.
Symphony in B-flat major, Hob. I:102: III. Menuet. Allegro - Trio
4:16
7.
Symphony in B-flat major, Hob. I:102: IV. Finale. Presto
4:26
8.
Symphony in E-flat major “Drumroll”, Hob. I:103: I. Adagio - Allegro con spirito
9:29
9.
Symphony in E-flat major “Drumroll”, Hob. I:103: II. Andante piu tosto allegretto
9:38
10.
Symphony in E-flat major “Drumroll”, Hob. I:103: III. Menuet - Trio
4:23
11.
Symphony in E-flat major “Drumroll”, Hob. I:103: IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito
5:07
12.
Symphony in D major “London”, Hob. I:104: I. Adagio - Allegro
8:44
13.
Symphony in D major “London”, Hob. I:104: II. Andante
7:43
14.
Symphony in D major “London”, Hob. I:104: III. Menuet. Allegro - Trio
3:55
15.
Symphony in D major “London”, Hob. I:104: IV. Finale. Spiritoso
6:25