Haydn: Symphony No. 101 "The Clock / Symphony No. 104 "London"
Sir Charles Mackerras is one of the world's finest conductors. It's  probably safe to say that he has never made a bad record, and his performances  of music of the classical period, in particular, are always full of sparkle and  excitement. Here, aided by some very polished and lively playing from the  Orchestra of St. Luke's, he turns in super performances of two of Haydn's  greatest symphonies. TheClocktakes its name from the slow movement,  which features a ticktock accompaniment to a graceful tune that rapidly evolves  into one of Haydn's wittiest inspirations. TheLondonsymphony was the  last of the twelve that Haydn wrote for his two visits to the English capital in  the 1790s. This is wonderful music with great sound.--David Hurwitz