Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer who became one of the most important figures in Classical period music, often called the 'Father of the Symphony' and 'Father of the String Quartet.' His prolific output included 104 symphonies, 68 string quartets, numerous piano sonatas, and major choral works including 'The Creation' and 'The Seasons.' Haydn's innovations established the structural and expressive foundations that Beethoven and Mozart would build upon. His long tenure with the Esterházy family provided stability for his creative development, while his later London visits brought international fame. Haydn's music combined formal sophistication with wit, humor, and emotional depth. His influence on subsequent composers was immense, and his works remain central to the classical repertoire. Haydn's genius lay in transforming existing forms into vehicles for profound musical expression.
Haydn vinyl records (111)
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Sinfonien Nr. 45 In Fis-moll (Abschiedssinfonie) Und Nr. 55 In Es-dur (Der Schulmeister) (1962 German 8-track vinyl LP on the stereo cartouche Deutsche Grammophon label glossy picture sleeve with red stereo box to the front. The sleeve shows just light wear and the vinyl is Near Mint) Track Listing: Residentie Orkest Den Haag Dir: Willem Van Otterloo– Sinfonie Nr
£23.00 used
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Messe Nr. 4 Es-Dur (Grosse Orgel-Solo-Messe) (1979 German stereo vinyl LP with Judith Nelson Carolyn Watkinson Martyn Hill David Thomas with the Choir Of Christ Church Cathedral Oxford and The Academy Of Ancient Music conducted by Simon Preston glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl appears barely played 6
£14.00 used
AMADEUS-QUARTETT Haydn: Streichquartette D-Dur Op.76 5 • Es-Dur Op.76 6 (1971 German 8-track stereo vinyl LP fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl is Near Mint) Track Listing: Streichquartette D-Dur Op.76 5 Allegro Largo Cantabile E Mesto Menuetto Finale: Presto Streichquartette Es-Dur Op
£17.00 used
HERBERT VON KARAJAN conducts the BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER Haydn: Die Schöpfung = The Creation = La Création (1969 Austrian 5-part double vinyl LP with Gundula Janowitx Christa Ludwig Fritz Wunderlich Werner Krenn and others picture box with 22-page sleevenotes/libretto booklet. The box as a split to the top right corner of the lid otherwise shows little wear and the vinyl is Near Mint) Track Listing: Die Schoepfung Erster Teil Nr
£23.00 used
THE BEAUX ARTS TRIO Haydn: Drei Klaviertrios (1970 UK 9-track vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve is still in its opened shrinkwrap with Harrods stickers to the front and the vinyl is Near Mint) Track Listing: Piano Trio In G Major H.XV No. 25 1. Andante 2. Poco Adagio. Cantabile 3
£23.00 used
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Haydn: Opus 76 (1950s UK 2-part mono vinyl LP; Number 3 in C Major The Emperor and Number 4 in B Flat Major The Sunrise matt picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl are Excellent with moderate wear & play HLP35)
£28.00 used
BERLIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by HANS ROSBAUD Haydn: Symphony No. 92 in G Major (Oxford) / Symphony No. 104 in D Major (London) (1970s German 2-part mono vinyl LP glossy picture sleeve. Both the sleeve are Excellent with minimal sign of wear or play)
£12.00 used
FERDINAND LEITNER conducts the BAMBERG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Haydn: Symphony No. 100 In G Major (Military) / Symphony No. 102 In B Flat Major (1970s German 8-track mono vinyl LP glossy picture sleeve. Both the sleeve & vinyl are Excellent with minimal sign of wear of play) Track Listing: Symphony No
£12.00 used
LOIS MARSHALL Arias From The Oratorios Of Handel Haydn Mendelssohn (1950s New Zealand 9-track vinyl LP on the maroon HMV label fully laminated picture sleeve with scalloped flipbacks. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl has minimalsign of play MCALP1127) Track Listing: Jephta: Ye Sacred Priests Jephta: Farewell Ye Limpid Springs And Floods Solomon: Blessd The Day The Seasons : O How Pleasing The Senses Judas Maccabaeus: So Shall The Lute And Harp Samson: Let The Bright Seraphim Solomon: With Thee Th Unsheltered Moor Id Tread The Creation: With Verdure Glad Elijah: Hear Ye Israel
£23.00 used
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN La Vera Costanza (1977 Dutch 3 vinyl LP box set conducted by Antal Dorati with the Orchestre De Chambre De Lausanne picture box with sleevenotes/libretto booklet. The box is still sealed after 40+ years therefore all contents are still MINT) Track Listing: A Sinfonia - I. Akt 20:26 B I
£39.00 new