Symphony no. 100 in G major 'Military', Hob. I:100
The Symphony no. 100 in G, Hob. I/100, is the eighth of the twelve so-called London Symphonies written by Joseph Haydn and completed in 1793 or 1794. It is popularly known as the Military Symphony. The nickname "Military" derives from the second movement, which features prominent fanfares written for C-trumpets and percussion effects. The work is in standard four movement form and scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani, triangle, cymbals, bass drum and strings. In several editions there is only one flute.
The Symphony no. 100 in G, Hob. I/100, is the eighth of the twelve so-called London Symphonies written by Joseph Haydn and completed in 1793 or 1794. It is popularly known as the Military Symphony. The nickname "Military" derives from the second movement, which features prominent fanfares written for C-trumpets and percussion effects. The work is in standard four movement form and scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani, triangle, cymbals, bass drum and strings. In several editions there is only one flute.