About this edition
Composed in 1793–94 for Haydn's triumphant second London visit, Symphony No. 101 in D major earned its enduring nickname "The Clock" from the steady, ticking pizzicato accompaniment in the second movement Andante — one of the most beloved passages in the entire classical symphonic repertoire. The work showcases Haydn at the height of his powers: a slow introduction of unusual harmonic depth gives way to a sparkling Presto, while the finale features a brilliant double fugue that fuses Haydn's lifelong contrapuntal mastery with the wit and high spirits of his late London style.
This edition reproduces the full orchestral score issued by August Cranz of Leipzig (plate number C. 46698, publisher number 2151), part of the firm's distinguished series of pocket and study scores of the standard orchestral repertoire. The Cranz house, founded in Hamburg in 1813 and later expanded to Leipzig and Vienna, was one of the most respected German music publishers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and its engraved scores of the Haydn London Symphonies have long been valued by conductors and scholars for their clarity of layout and faithful presentation of the orchestral text.
About this edition:
- Full orchestral score (conductor's score), all parts in standard score order
- Page size: 8.5 x 11 inches, printed for comfortable reading at the desk or stand
- Faithfully reproduced from a public domain historical edition
- Published by Purple 4R Publishing
This volume reproduces a public domain historical score, bringing one of Haydn's most cherished symphonies into the hands of conductors, students, and music lovers in an affordable, study-friendly format. We hope it serves you well in rehearsal, performance, and quiet hours of score-reading alike.
