Symphony No. 101 (Haydn)

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The Symphony No. 101 in D major (Hoboken 1/101) is the ninth of the twelve so-called London Symphonies written by Joseph Haydn. It is popularly known as the The Clock.

Contents 1 Date of composition and scoring 2 Nickname (the Clock) 3 Movements 4 See also

[edit] Date of composition and scoring

It was completed in 1793 or 1794.

The work is in standard four movement form and scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani and strings.

[edit] Nickname (the Clock)

This symphony is so called for the clock-like "ticking" rhythm throughout the 2nd movement.

[edit] Movements

1. Adagio - Presto
2. Andante
3. Menuetto: Allegretto
4. Vivace

[edit] See also

• List of symphonies by Joseph Haydn
• List of symphonies by name