The "Paris" Symphonies
Album by Joseph Haydn
The "Paris" Symphonies are a set of six symphonies by Joseph Haydn, composed in 1785–1786. They employ Classical-era orchestral writing with expanded wind and brass sections, energetic rhythmic drive and clear formal architecture, and were written for Parisian concert audiences, reflecting the expansion of orchestral forces and public concert culture in the late 18th century.
First released: 2003
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Disc 1
- 1.Symphony no. 82 in C major, "L'Ours": I. Vivace assai8:04
- 2.Symphony no. 82 in C major, "L'Ours": II. Allegretto7:33
- 3.Symphony no. 82 in C major, "L'Ours": III. Menuetto e trio4:35
- 4.Symphony no. 82 in C major, "L'Ours": IV. Finale: Vivace5:44
- 5.Symphony no. 83 in G minor, "La Poule": I. Allegro spiritoso7:47
- 6.Symphony no. 83 in G minor, "La Poule": II. Andante5:46
- 7.Symphony no. 83 in G minor, "La Poule": III. Menuetto e trio: Allegretto4:32
- 8.Symphony no. 83 in G minor, "La Poule": IV. Finale: Vivace4:00
- 9.Symphony no. 84 in E flat major: I. Largo - Allegro7:20
- 10.Symphony no. 84 in E flat major: II. Andante6:33
- 11.Symphony no. 84 in E flat major: III. Menuetto e trio: Allegretto4:03
- 12.Symphony no. 84 in E flat major: IV. Finale: Vivace6:09
Disc 2
- 2.Symphony no. 85 in B flat major, "La Reine": I. Adagio - Vivace7:31
- 3.Symphony no. 85 in B flat major, "La Reine": II. Romance: Allegretto6:57
- 4.Symphony no. 85 in B flat major, "La Reine": III. Menuetto e trio: Allegretto4:49
- 5.Symphony no. 85 in B flat major, "La Reine": IV. Finale: Presto3:19
- 6.Symphony no. 86 in D major: I. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso8:06
- 7.Symphony no. 86 in D major: II. Capriccio: Largo6:43
- 8.Symphony no. 86 in D major: III. Menuetto e trio: Allegretto6:54
- 9.Symphony no. 86 in D major: IV. Finale: Allegro con spirito6:28
- 10.Symphony no. 87 in A major: I. Vivace7:36
- 11.Symphony no. 87 in A major: II. Adagio6:58
- 12.Symphony no. 87 in A major: III. Menuet e trio4:28
- 13.Symphony no. 87 in A major: IV. Finale: Vivace4:53





