Haydn: Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London'

This page lists all recordings of Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London', by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) on CD, SACD, DVD & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock.

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Haydn, Schubert & Mendelssohn: Symphonies

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Haydn, Schubert & Mendelssohn: Symphonies

Haydn:

Symphony No. 94 in G Major 'Surprise'

Wiener Philharmoniker

Symphony No. 92 in G major 'Oxford'

London Symphony Orchestra

Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London'

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Symphony No. 99 in E flat major

Wiener Philharmoniker

Mendelssohn:

Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 'Italian'

London Symphony Orchestra

Schubert:

Symphony No. 6 in C major, D589

London Symphony Orchestra

Josef Krips

Born in Vienna in April 1902, the cheery-looking Josef Krips seems to have been pre-destined to achieve eminence in the Viennese classics. He recorded with both, the Wiener Philharmoniker and the key London orchestras for Decca in the 1940s, 50s and 60s and the interpretations have genuine expressive power while remaining devoid of exaggeration or affectation.

What could be more enjoyable than spending an hour or two in the company of Haydn, Schubert and Mendelssohn in their sunniest moods, especially when our guide is the amiably expert Viennese conductor Josef Krips? The recordings here take in two London orchestras as well as the Vienna Philharmonic and span nearly ten years (1948-1957). They are especially notable for bringing together all of Krips’s Haydn recordings for Decca. The notes for this issue are by Tully Potter and it forms part of a series of five reissues devoted to the art of Josef Krips.

Recording producers: Erik Smith (Haydn Nos. 94, 99); Victor Olof (Haydn Nos. 92, 104, Schubert, Mendelssohn)

Recording engineers: James Brown (Haydn Nos. 94, No. 99); Kenneth Wilkinson (Haydn Nos. 92, 104, Schubert, Mendelssohn)

Recording locations: Kingsway Hall, London, UK, April 1948 (Schubert), April 1949 (Haydn No. 104), May 1953 (Haydn No. 92), October 1953 (Mendelssohn); Sofiensaal, Vienna, Austria, September 1957 (Haydn Nos. 94, 99)

“Delightful Viennese peasants in minuet of Surprise and warm good humour in No. 99” BBC Music Magazine, June 2011 ****

“This remains the best available version of Haydn’s splendid Symphony No. 99 in E flat” Gramophone Magazine

“meticulous dynamics and sensitive phrasing” Gramophone Magazine (Schubert Symphony No. 6)

“gracious pleasure to be obtained from the sunshine” Gramophone Magazine (Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4)

Australian Eloquence - 4804331

(CD - 2 discs)

$14.00

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Haydn- Symphonies Nos. 99 - 104

Haydn:

Symphony No. 99 in E flat major

Symphony No. 100 in G major 'Military'

Symphony No. 101 in D major 'The Clock'

Symphony No. 102 in B flat major

Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drum Roll'

Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London'

London Classical Players, Sir Roger Norrington

Virgin Veritas - 6284872

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Haydn - Symphonies Nos. 100 & 104 & Symphony Concertante No. 105

Haydn:

Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London'

Sinfonia Concertante in B flat major, Op. 84, Hob. I/105

Symphony No. 100 in G major 'Military'

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Mariss Jansons

In the series of live recordings with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, this outstanding recording took place both in Germany and abroad. Jansons’ previous Ravel/Bartók recording has received an ECHO Klassik in 2008. On this new album, the orchestra presents key symphonic works by Joseph Haydn: the Sinfonia Concertante No. 105 and symphonies No. 100 and No. 104. Once again Jansons and the Orchestra prove to have a superb flair for the musical content of those works.

“…these are generous and well though-out readings. Jansons has an unparalleled knack of turning a phrase and always brings out an inner line or a woodwind commentary to telling effect.” Gramophone Magazine, September 2009

“Who could object to big-orchestra Haydn when it is played with the mordant wit and perfectly shaped phrasing that Jansons draws from his German orchestra? The outbursts of the Military symphony never become strident, and the pastoral twists and turns of the London Symphony are exquisitely paced.” The Observer, 28th June 2009

“In the finales of Symphonies Nos 100 and 104, for example, he shows that crispness, clarity and momentum are by no means the exclusive province of period practitioners. At the same time, he and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra invest the music with profound sonority, elegance of phrasing and vitality in the intricate interplay of the instrumental parts.” The Telegraph, 19th June 2009 *****

Sony - 88697412332

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Vienna Guitar Duos

Carulli:	Andante varié
Diabelli:	Serenade Op. 63 in F major
Giuliani:	Variazioni concertanti Op. 35
Haydn:	Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London' (arr. Ferdinando Carulli) String Quartet, Op. 2 No. 2 in E major (arr. François de Fossa)

Heinrich-Albert-Duo

MDG Scene - MDG6031235

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Haydn - Symphonies Nos. 99 - 104

Haydn:

Symphony No. 99 in E flat major

Symphony No. 100 in G major 'Military'

Symphony No. 101 in D major 'The Clock'

Symphony No. 102 in B flat major

Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drum Roll'

Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London'

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Thomas Beecham

EMI Gemini - 5855132

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Haydn - London Symphonies Volume 1

Haydn:

Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drum Roll'

Symphony No. 95 in C minor

Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London'

Collegium Musicum 90, Richard Hickox

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Period Instrument Choice - May 2001

Chandos Chaconne - CHAN0655

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Haydn: London Symphonies Nos. 103 & 104

Haydn:

Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drum Roll'

Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London'

La Petite Bande, Sigiswald Kuijken

Deutsche HM - 05472773622

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Haydn - The London Symphonies Volume 1

Haydn:

Symphony No. 95 in C minor

Symphony No. 96 in D major 'Miracle'

Symphony No. 98 in B flat major

Symphony No. 102 in B flat major

Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drum Roll'

Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London'

Concertgebouw Orchestra, Colin Davis

“A superb achievement. It's nigh-on impossible to imagine better 'big-band' Haydn than you encounter here on Colin Davis's four well-filled CDs. His direction has exemplary sparkle and sensitivity. Minuets are never allowed to plod, outer movements have an ideal combination of infectious zip and real poise, and the humour is always conveyed with a genial twinkle in the eye.
Quite marvellous, wonderfully unanimous playing from the Amsterdam orchestra, too (the woodwind contributions are particularly distinguished), with never a trace of routine to betray the six-year recording span of this acclaimed project. The Philips engineering, whether analogue or digital, is of the very highest quality, offering a natural perspective, gloriously fullbodied tone and sparkling textures within the sumptuous Concertgebouw acoustic. Invest in this set: it will yield enormous rewards for years to come.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010

“Marvellously alert Concertgebouw performances” The Times, 10th May 2013

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