Clearance Haydn London Trios Hob.IV:1-4

London, with its bustling musical scene, always provided Haydn with welcome surroundings at a time when the flute was extraordinarily popular among English amateurs. The Earl of Abingdon, an accomplished flautist, undoubtedly enjoyed playing these entertaining trios. Abingdon was a member of Haydn’s circle of acquaintances in London and a composer in his own right: a theme from one of his songs (“The Lady’s Mirror”) served Haydn for a set of variations in the second trio. Neither men could have foreseen the huge success that these cheerful and straightforward pieces would enjoy among music-lovers all over the world.

• Haydn: Andante in G Hob. IV:2
• Haydn: Trio 1 in C Hob. IV:1
• Haydn: Trio 2 in G Hob. IV:3
• Haydn: Trios for two Flutes and Violoncello (London Trios) Hob. IV:1û4
• Haydn: Triosatz in G Hob. IV:4