"London" Symphonies Nos. 99 & 102

Album by Joseph Haydn & Academy of St Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner

London Symphonies Nos. 99 and 102 are orchestral symphonies by Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, composed in 1794–1795. They exemplify Haydn's mature symphonic style, combining Classical formal clarity with inventive orchestration, dynamic contrasts and rhythmic wit, and they occupy a late position in his 'London' cycle that reflects his engagement with public concert life in London.
First released: 1991

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony in E Flat, Hob. I:99 - Adagio - Vivace Assai
    8:35
  2. 2.
    Symphony in E Flat, Hob. I:99 - Adagio
    7:48
  3. 3.
    Symphony in E Flat, Hob. I:99 - Menuet
    4:33
  4. 4.
    Symphony in E Flat, Hob. I:99 - Finale (Vivace)
    4:21
  5. 5.
    Symphony in E Flat, Hob. I:102 - Largo - Vivace
    8:24
  6. 6.
    Symphony in E Flat, Hob. I:102 - Adagio
    5:22
  7. 7.
    Symphony in E Flat, Hob. I:102 - Menuet (Allegro)
    5:01
  8. 8.
    Symphony in E Flat, Hob. I:102 - Finale (Presto)
    4:44

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