London Symphonies nos. 93, 94 "The Surprise" & 95

Album by Joseph Haydn & La Petite Bande & Sigiswald Kuijken

Symphonies Nos. 93–95 are orchestral works by the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, composed and first performed in London in 1791–1792. They exemplify the Classical-era symphonic style through clear formal structures, balanced orchestration and inventive thematic development, and they occupy a key place in Haydn's late output as part of the group of works associated with his London visits.
First released: 1993

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 93 in D, Hob. I:93: I. Adagio - Allegro assai
    7:33
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 93 in D, Hob. I:93: II. Largo cantabile
    4:43
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 93 in D, Hob. I:93: III. Menuetto - Trio
    3:58
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 93 in D, Hob. I:93: IV. Finale. Presto ma non troppo
    5:47
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 94 in G, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": I. Adagio cantabile - Vivace assai
    8:51
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 94 in G, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": II. Andante
    6:54
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 94 in G, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": III. Menuetto - Trio
    3:51
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 94 in G, Hob. I:94 "Surprise": IV. Finale
    4:01
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 95 in C minor, Hob. I:95: I. Allegro
    6:26
  10. 10.
    Symphony no. 95 in C minor, Hob. I:95: II. Andante
    5:39
  11. 11.
    Symphony no. 95 in C minor, Hob. I:95: III. Menuetto - Trio
    4:29
  12. 12.
    Symphony no. 95 in C minor, Hob. I:95: IV. Finale. Vivace
    3:42

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