The Music Plays On — Joseph Haydn Symphony №103 in E-flat major “Drumroll”

Haydn’s Symphony №103 is the eleventh of the twelve London, or Salomon Symphonies. Like the 102nd symphony, Haydn composed this symphony while living in London between 1794–1795. It is nicknamed the drumroll for the long timpani roll at the beginning of the symphony. It was premiered at the King’s Theatre on March 2, 1795, and it was very well received. Here’s a…