Symphonies Nos. 101 "The Clock" / 102 / 103 "Drumroll" / 104 "London"

Album by Joseph Haydn & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest & Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Symphonies Nos. 101–104 is a set of four symphonies by the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, composed and first performed during his London visits between 1793 and 1795. They exemplify late-classical orchestral writing, featuring expanded orchestral colours, inventive rhythmic devices and formal refinement that mark Haydn's mature style and his engagement with English concert audiences.
First released: 1997

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 101 in D major, Hob I:101 “The Clock”: I. Adagio – Presto
    8:11
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 103 in E-flat major, Hob I: 103 “Drum Roll”: I. Adagio - Allegro con spirito
    10:06
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 101 in D major, Hob I:101 “The Clock”: II. Andante
    8:41
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 103 in E-flat major, Hob I: 103 “Drum Roll”: II. Andante più tosto - Allegretto
    9:50
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 101 in D major, Hob I:101 “The Clock”: III. Menuet – Allegretto – Trio
    5:56
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 103 in E-flat major, Hob I: 103 “Drum Roll”: III. Menuet
    5:13
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 101 in D major, Hob I:101 “The Clock”: IV. Finale – Vivace
    5:31
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 103 in E-flat major, Hob I: 103 “Drum Roll”: IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito
    5:55
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 102 in B-flat major, Hob I:102: I. Largo – Vivace
    8:46
  10. 10.
    Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob I: 104 “London”: I. Adagio - Allegro
    9:17
  11. 11.
    Symphony no. 102 in B-flat major, Hob I:102: II. Adagio
    5:05
  12. 12.
    Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob I: 104 “London”: II. Andante
    7:24
  13. 13.
    Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob I: 104 “London”: III. Menuetto. Allegro
    3:37
  14. 14.
    Symphony no. 102 in B-flat major, Hob I:102: III. Menuet: Allegro – Trio
    4:54
  15. 15.
    Symphony no. 102 in B-flat major, Hob I:102: IV. Finale: Presto
    4:46
  16. 16.
    Symphony no. 104 in D major, Hob I: 104 “London”: IV. Finale. Spirituoso
    6:47

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