LEONARD SLATKIN CONDUCTS HAYDN SYMPHONIES (4 CDS)

The Philharmonia Orchestra recorded Haydn’s twelve “London” Symphonies with Leonard Slatkin between 1993 and 1994 to great acclaim, and this four-CD set is released complete for the first time. Slatkin is “an urbane and attentive Haydn interpreter” in the words of Gramophone, and his “fresh, refined readings” produce vivacious Haydn for a modern orchestra. “The majestic Symphony No. 104 (London)”, wrote BBC Music Magazine, is “especially impressive … played here with a thrilling exuberance.”

Haydn: Symphony No. 93 in D major
Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G Major 'Surprise'
Haydn: Symphony No. 95 in C minor
Haydn: Symphony No. 96 in D major 'Miracle'
Haydn: Symphony No. 97 in C major
Haydn: Symphony No. 98 in B flat major
Haydn: Symphony No. 99 in E flat major
Haydn: Symphony No. 100 in G major 'Military'
Haydn: Symphony No. 101 in D major 'The Clock'
Haydn: Symphony No. 102 in B flat major
Haydn: Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drum Roll'
Haydn: Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London'