Symphony No. 101 (The Clock) - Joseph Haydn
Information about Symphony No. 101 by Joseph Haydn, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
This is the ninth of the 12 London Symphonies, written while Haydn was in London.
It was nicknamed "The Clock" because of the ticking rhythm throughout the second movement.
The work was written in 1793-94, and is in the key of D major.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Davis (Philips 442 614-2)
Sir Colin Davis's second volume of the London Symphonies with the Concertgebouw. The recordings are superb in every respect.
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Sir Colin Davis.
Philips 442 614-2
Coupled with Symphonies Nos. 93 & 94 & 97 & 99 & 100