Dover Haydn Franz Joseph - London Symphonies Nos. 99-104
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Summary of This Score
Conductor's Score
This collection brings together the last six "London Symphonies" by Joseph Haydn (Symphonies No. 99 to 104), composed from 1793 onwards. It showcases the full richness of the Classical orchestra: balance of sections, clarity of motifs, a sense of contrast and surprise, with writing that is as clear for ensemble rehearsal as it is fascinating for orchestration study.
Among these symphonies, several movements have become concert staples: No. 100 in G major, known as "Military", famous for its percussive colors; No. 101 in D major "The Clock", recognizable by its slow movement with a steady ticking rhythm; and No. 103 in E-flat major "Drumroll", which opens with an immediately memorable timpani roll. The volume also includes No. 104 in D major, often nicknamed "London", the climax of the series and a pinnacle of Haydn's symphonic style.
Designed as a conductor's score, this edition allows efficient rehearsal preparation (entries, balances, articulations, dynamics), while providing a solid resource for formal analysis (sonata forms, developments, recapitulations, thematic work). The reproduction from a reference early edition preserves the spirit and precision of the original material, particularly valuable for approaching the aesthetics and performance practices of the Classical period.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Joseph Haydn | Genre | classical score (symphonies) |
| Edition | Dover Publications | Language | English |
| Instrumentation | orchestra (conductor's score / full score) | Pages | 384 |
| Collection | Dover Edition | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which Haydn symphonies are included in this score?
The score includes Joseph Haydn's Symphonies Nos. 99 to 104, composed from 1793 onwards. It thus covers the six last "London Symphonies".
Is Haydn's Military Symphony included in this volume?
Symphony No. 100 in G major, called the "Military," is part of the collection.
Is this edition suitable for conducting?
The volume is a full conductor's score for orchestra. Entrances, balances, articulations, and dynamics can be prepared during rehearsal. The indicated instrumentation is "orchestra (conductor / full score)."
How many pages does the Dover edition of the London Symphonies have?
The Dover Publications edition has 384 pages. The editorial text is in English.
Which famous symphonies are included in Dover Haydn Franz Joseph - London Symphonies Nos. 99-104?
Included are Symphonies No. 101 "The Clock," No. 103 "Drumroll," and No. 104 in D major, nicknamed "London." No. 103 notably opens with a timpani roll.
