Sinfonien Nr. 88 G-dur / Nr.92 G-dur (Oxford), Nr.99 Es-dur, Nr.104 D-dur (Londoner)

This 1974 CBS release features George Szell conducting The Cleveland Orchestra in a selection of Joseph Haydn's late symphonies. These performances reflect the rigorous precision and stylistic clarity that defined Szell's two-decade tenure in Cleveland, an era widely regarded as one of the most significant collaborations between an American orchestra and a music director in the twentieth century.

The recording highlights the structural sophistication of Haydn's symphonic output, particularly the London symphonies. Szell was celebrated for his ability to maintain transparent orchestral textures and rhythmic vitality, ensuring that the wit and architectural integrity of Haydn’s writing remained at the forefront. Upon its release, this compilation was recognized as a definitive document of the 'Cleveland sound,' prized by critics for its disciplined yet spirited approach to the classical repertoire.