Symphonies nos. 94, 104

Album by Joseph Haydn & Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest & Sir Colin Davis

Symphonies Nos. 94 and 104 are orchestral works by Joseph Haydn, composed in 1791 and 1795 respectively. These late Classical symphonies display the era's clarity and balance, with inventive orchestral colour, pronounced contrasts of dynamics and tempo, and formal development that reflects Haydn's late-career approach to the symphony during his London period.

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony in G, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": I. Adagio - Vivace
    8:34
  2. 2.
    Symphony in G, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": II. Andante
    6:14
  3. 3.
    Symphony in G, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": III. Menuet: Allegro molto
    4:51
  4. 4.
    Symphony in G, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": IV. Finale: Allegro di molto
    4:11
  5. 5.
    Symphony in D, Hob. I:104 "London": I. Adagio - Allegro
    8:31
  6. 6.
    Symphony in D, Hob. I:104 "London": II. Andante
    8:13
  7. 7.
    Symphony in D, Hob. I:104 "London": III. Menuet: Allegro
    4:28
  8. 8.
    Symphony in D, Hob. I:104 "London": IV. Finale: Spiritoso
    6:53

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