Symphony No 98 in B flat major, Hob I:98 (Haydn)
from Haydn: The London Symphonies (CDS44371/4)
1 Adagio – Allegro [8'29]
2 Adagio [4'58]
3 Menuetto – Trio: Allegro [5'17]
4 Finale: Presto [8'14]
26 minutes 58 seconds 4 tracks
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