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)
VIENNA STATE OPERA ORCHESTRA conducted by MOGENS WÖLDIKE Symphony No. 103 In E Flat Drum Roll / Symphony No. 104 In D London (1971 UK stereo LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with minor discolouration to the unlaminated back & the vinyl is flawless SRV166SD)
£14.00 used
PIERRE MONTEUX conducts the VIENNA PHIHARMONIC Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 94 And 101 (1960s UK 8-track stereo vinyl LP on the black spot deep-groove living stereo RCA label front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows little wear andthe vinyl appears barely played SB-2111) Track Listing: Symphony No
£34.00 used
THE LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by JOHN PRITCHARD Symphony No. 44 in E Minor Trauer / Symphony No. 45 in E Minor Farewell (1974 UK stereo LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just light shelfwear with a little discolouration to the unlaminated back & the vinyl is flawless CFP40021
£9.00 used
THE DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA conducted by PAUL PARAY Mozart: Symphony in D K.385 (Haffner) / Haydn: Symphony No. 96 in D (Miracle) (1965 UK Mono LP issue of the 1959 performances front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless WL1049)
£17.00 used
VIENNA STATE OPERA ORCHESTRA conducted by MOGENS WÖLDIKE Symphony No. 103 in E Flat Drum Roll / Symphony No. 104 in D London (1964 UK Mono LP issue of the 1962 performance front laminated pasted picture sleeve. the sleeve shows just lightshelfwear mostly to the unlaminated back and the vinyl remains in superb condition with little sign of play WL1066)
£14.00 used
LONDON PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Haydn Symphony No. 103 Drum-Roll / Symphony No.104 London (1975 UK 8-track stereo LP conducted by Eugen Jochum with fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: Symphonie Es-dur Hob. I Nr
£14.00 used
HAYDN Symphony No. 60 in C Il Distratto / Symphony No. 52 in C Minor (1973 UK 9-track stereo LP featuring The Esterhazy Orchestra with David Blum conducting with picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless HM27SD) Track Listing: Symphony No. 60 In C Major Il Distratto (25:36) A1 Adagio - Allegro di molto 6:15 A2 Andante 4:39 A3 Menuetto - Trio 4:50 A4 Presto 2:46 A5 Adagio (di Lamentatione) - Prestissimo 6:48 Symphony No
£14.00 used
HAYDN Symphony No. 100 in G Military Symphony & No. 102 in B (1969 UK 8-track stereo vinyl LP performed by the Bamburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ferdinand Leitner with front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl is Excellent condition with few signs of play visible) Track Listing: Symphony No
£9.00 used
THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA conducted by SIR THOMAS BEECHAM The Salomon Symphonies Nos. 11 & 12 (1960 UK first issue Mono LP on the gold lettered Nipper label front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing and the vinyl remains in superb condition with few signs of play ALP1695)
£17.00 used
EUGEN JOCHUM conducts BERLIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Symphonies No.88 and No.98 (1976 UK Stereo LP also featuring Wolfgang Meyer [Harpsichord] picture sleeve with detailed notes on the composer the two symphonies and the conductor on the reverse. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play)
£14.00 used