Symphony

Symphony No. 104

0 upcoming performances in New York

Joseph Haydn’s *Symphony No. 104* in D major closes his symphonic output and stands as the final work in the set written for his London years, where it later picked up the “London” nickname. Its broad introduction and folk-tinged finale show a composer tightening form while keeping the wit and clarity that defined late Classical style. Heard now at Groupmuse NYC in a live rock/pop-leaning setting, with Haydn and Brahms on the bill, the contrast highlights how Haydn’s structure can hold its own outside the concert hall. Documented NYC premiere history is not firmly established, but the piece has long been part of the city’s orchestral canon.