Symphony no. 102 in B-flat major / Symphony no. 104 in D major 'London'

Album by Joseph Haydn & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Jane Glover

Symphony No. 102 in B-flat major and Symphony No. 104 in D major ('London') are orchestral works by Joseph Haydn, composed in 1794 and 1795. They showcase Classical-era orchestral writing characterised by clear sonata forms, balanced phrasing, brisk rhythmic drive and enriched orchestration, and they occupy a key place as part of Haydn's late symphonic output from his visits to London, reflecting his mature approach to scale and dramatic pacing.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 102 in B-flat major: I. Largo - Vivace
    9:04
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 102 in B-flat major: II. Adagio
    5:46
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 102 in B-flat major: III. Menuetto / Trio
    6:14
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 102 in B-flat major: IV. Finale. Presto
    4:55
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 104 in D major, "London": I. Adagio - Allegro
    9:15
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 104 in D major, "London": II. Andante
    7:32
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 104 in D major, "London": III. Menuetto. Allegro
    5:14
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 104 in D major, "London": IV. Finale. Spiritoso
    6:56

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