Symphony No. 101 in D major “The Clock”, Hob. I:101

The nickname “The Clock” refers to the steady accompaniment in the second movement. Haydn reused the minuet in the musical-clock piece Hob. XIX:29.

Orchestral scoring — 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2...Read more

The nickname “The Clock” refers to the steady accompaniment in the second movement. Haydn reused the minuet in the musical-clock piece Hob. XIX:29.

Orchestral scoring — 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, strings.

First performed on 3 March 1794.

One of Haydn’s twelve London symphonies.

1. Adagio - Presto
2. Andante
3. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio
4. Finale. Vivace

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