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
48 Haydn new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
THE BORODIN TRIO Haydn: Piano Trio in C / Mozart: Clarinet Trio in E Flat / Beethoven: Clarinet Trio in B Flat (1989 UK Digitally Recorded Stereo LP pressed in Germany for the UK market also featuring James Campbell [Clarinet] complete with notes insert in French & German picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless ABRD1341)
£17.00 used
LYNN HARRELL with the ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS conducted by NEVILLE MARRINER Haydn: Cello Concertos (1983 German Direct Metal Mastered Stereo LP picture sleeve with sleeve notes in German English & French. The sleeve shows just alittle light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless)
£14.00 used
FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN Symphony No. 94 Surprise / No. 96 Miracle (70s UK stereo vinyl LP performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Sir Thomas Beecham. Front laminated flipbackicture sleeve with extensive liner notes HQM1148) Track Listing: A Symphony No. 94 In G Major (The Surprise) B Symphony No
£14.00 used
ANTAL DORATI conducts the PHILHARMONIA HUNGARICA Symphony No.45 Farewell / Symphony No.42 (1973 UK 8-track stereo vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. Both the sleeve & vinyl show minimal sign of wear or play SDD414) Track Listing: Symphony No. 45 In F Sharp Minor Farewell Allegro Assai Adagio Menuet E Trio-Allegretto Finale; Presto E Adagio Symphony No
£14.00 used
HAYDN Symphony No. 99 in E Flat / Symphony No. 100 in G Major (70s issue of the UK stereo LP with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Eugen Jochum glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless SRV211SD) Track Listing: Symphony In E Flat Major Hob
£12.00 used
THE MANNHEIM NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by HERBERT ALBERT Symphony No94 in G Minor / Symphony No100 in G Minor (Late 60s UK vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows very little wear and the vinyl looks seldom played T38)
£14.00 used
ARTURO BENEDETTI MICHELANGELI with ZÃœRICHER KAMMERORCHESTER conducted by EDMOND DE STOUTZ Haydn: Klavierkonzerte D-Dur & G-Dur (1986 German Digitally Remastered DMM Stereo issue of the 1975 performances picture sleeve with sleeve notes in English German French & Italian. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless EG2908551)
£14.00 used
THE ENGLISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA conducted by RAYMOND LEPPARD Symphonien Nr. 48 Maria Theresia & Nr. 22 Der Philosoph (1981 Dutch Stereo LP picture sleeve with sleeve notes in German & English. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear& the vinyl is flawless)
£14.00 used