London Symphonies nos. 94 & 99 / 95 & 98

Album by Joseph Haydn & Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen & Paavo Järvi

London Symphonies nos. 94 & 99 / 95 & 98 is a collection of symphonies by Joseph Haydn, composed between 1791 and 1794. These works exemplify Haydn's mature Classical-era orchestral writing, featuring balanced forms, clear thematic development, deft orchestration and moments of wit and dramatic contrast that reflect his engagement with public concerts in London and his late-career refinement of the symphony.

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Disc 1

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 94 in G major, Hob. I:94 “Surprise”: I. Adagio – Vivace assai
    8:34
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 94 in G major, Hob. I:94 “Surprise”: II. Andante
    5:53
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 94 in G major, Hob. I:94 “Surprise”: III. Menuetto – Trio: Allegro molto
    4:27
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 94 in G major, Hob. I:94 “Surprise”: IV. Finale: Allegro di molto
    4:03
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 99 in E-flat major, Hob. I:99: I. Adagio – Vivace assai
    8:39
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 99 in E-flat major, Hob. I:99: II. Adagio
    7:40
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 99 in E-flat major, Hob. I:99: III. Menuetto – Trio: Allegretto
    5:05
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 99 in E-flat major, Hob. I:99: IV. Finale: Vivace
    4:29

Disc 2

  1. 2.
    Symphony no. 95 in C minor, Hob. I:95: I. Allegro moderato
    6:17
  2. 3.
    Symphony no. 95 in C minor, Hob. I:95: II. Andante cantabile
    4:43
  3. 4.
    Symphony no. 95 in C minor, Hob. I:95: III. Menuetto – Trio
    5:02
  4. 5.
    Symphony no. 95 in C minor, Hob. I:95: IV. Finale: Vivace
    3:39
  5. 6.
    Symphony no. 98 in B-flat major, Hob. I:98: I. Adagio – Allegro
    8:01
  6. 7.
    Symphony no. 98 in B-flat major, Hob. I:98: II. Adagio
    5:27
  7. 8.
    Symphony no. 98 in B-flat major, Hob. I:98: III. Menuetto – Trio: Allegro
    5:27
  8. 9.
    Symphony no. 98 in B-flat major, Hob. I:98: IV. Finale: Presto
    8:07

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