Symphony No 100 ‘Military’ by Haydn reviewed by Simon Heighes 2-03-24

Symphony No 100 in G Major ‘Military’ by Haydn reviewed by Simon Heighes Building a Library 2nd March 2024

Haydn's Military Symphony is the eighth of his twelve London symphonies and was completed in 1794. The nickname "Military" comes from the second movement (and the end of the finale), which features prominent trumpet fanfares with percussion effects. One contemporary wrote after the first performance that the second movement evoked the "hellish roar of war increasing to a climax of horrid sublimity!"
Recommended version
Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra
Harry Christophers (conductor)
Coro COR16181