Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 94, "Surprise" and 104, "London"
1/1/1990, 8 Tracks, 50:06
Featuring
Johannes Walter
European Festival Orchestra
Joseph Haydn
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Composition History
Symphonies Nos. 94 and 104 are part of the 'London Symphonies' or 'Salomon Symphonies', named after the concert-promoter and violinist Salomon for whom they were written.
Compositional Technique
Haydn's symphonies, including those on this album, follow a four-movement pattern and often include a slow introduction.
Composer Biography
Haydn spent the greater part of his life as Kapellmeister (music director) for the Esterházy family, particularly at their palace in Esterház, which rivaled Versailles.
Composition History
Haydn's final set of twelve symphonies, including Nos. 94 and 104, were written for the London impresario Salomon and performed during two visits to the English capital.
Composer Biography
Joseph Haydn, the composer, began his musical career by teaching privately and performing occasionally on violin, organ, and as a singer in various churches in Vienna.
Composer Biography
Haydn's life spanned the entire period of development for the symphony, sonata, and string quartet, to which he contributed significantly through his influential and prolific work.
Composition History
After hearing Handel Commemoration concerts during his first London visit, Haydn, the composer, was inspired to return to oratorio, composing 'The Creation' and 'The Seasons'.
