Symphony No 103 in E flat major 'Drumroll', Hob I:103 (Haydn)
from Haydn: The London Symphonies (CDS44371/4)
1 Adagio – Allegro con spirito [8'27]
2 Andante più tosto Allegretto [9'36]
3 Menuetto – Trio [4'41]
4 Finale: Allegro con spirito [5'29]
28 minutes 13 seconds 4 tracks
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