Sir Charles Mackerras is universally recognised as one of the leading interpreters of the music of Haydn and Mozart. This 2CD set, being released as part of the specially priced “Everybody’s Classics” series, is a re-issue of recordings he made with The Orchestra of St Lukes of four of Haydn’s last group of symphonies, Nos. 100 “Military”, 101 “Clock”, 103 “Drumroll”, and 104 “London”.
“In sum these are inspiring, sharply contoured readings, keenly alive to the boldness and drama of Haydn's conceptions”. Gramophone on Symphonies 101 & 104
Haydn: Symphony #100 In G, H 1/100, "Military" - 1. Adagio: Allegro
Haydn: Symphony #100 In G, H 1/100, "Military" - 2. Allegretto
Haydn: Symphony #100 In G, H 1/100, "Military" - 3. Menuet; Moderato
Haydn: Symphony #100 In G, H 1/100, "Military" - 4. Finale: Presto
Haydn: Symphony #103 In E Flat, "Drumroll" - 1. Adagio: Allegro Con Spirito
Haydn: Symphony #103 In E Flat, "Drumroll" - 2. Andante Piu Tosto Allegretto
Haydn: Symphony #103 In E Flat, "Drumroll" - 3. Menuet; Trio
Haydn: Symphony #103 In E Flat, "Drumroll" - 4. Finale: Allegro Con Spirito
Haydn: Symphony #101 In D, "The Clock" - 1. Adagio; Presto
Haydn: Symphony #101 In D, "The Clock" - 2. Andante
Haydn: Symphony #101 In D, "The Clock" - 3. Menuet: Allegretto; Trio
Haydn: Symphony #101 In D, "The Clock" - 4. Finale: Vivace
Haydn: Symphony #104 In D, "London" - 1. Adagio; Allegro
Haydn: Symphony #100 In G, H 1/100, "Military" - 1. Adagio: Allegro