Symphony No.94 in G major, Haydn

 - Symphony No.94 in G major, Haydn-


This symphony is the second work of the twelve London symphonies that is written by Joseph Haydn.


It is also popularly known as the surprise symphony.


Haydn wrote the Symphony in 1791, in London for Concert series that he gave during his visits to England. 


The first performance was played in the Hanover Square Rooms in London on March 23, 1792, and Haydn lead the Orchestra at a fortepiano that he sat in.


The surprise symphony was composed for the classical orchestra, and played in Flute, oboe, Trumpet, horn, etc.


It's consisted of four movements.


1. Adagio Cantabile -Vivace Assai


2. Andante


3. Menuetto


4. Finale

The first movement is a lyrical introduction before a highly rhythm in main section in 6/8. 


Second, The second "surprise" movement is based on andante theme and variations in subdominant key of C major.


The third movement is a minuet and trio in ternary form in the tonic key (G major). In this movements, The minuet is changed to Scherzo. Haydn wrote the Presto from the last quartets.


The four movement is the final that is reflected in characteristically rhythm, energetic and propulsive expression of Haydn. 


Also, The movement is written in Sonata Rondo form. In the coda, The timpani is emphasized.


Link:Symphony No.94 in G major, Haydn


Reference: 

1.Haydn: Two Contemporary Portraits, translated and edited by Georg August Griesinger; Vernon Gotwals; Albert Christoph Dies (Madison, University of Wisconsin Press, 1968), p. 33.


2.http://www.donaldswann.co.uk/instrumental.html#instrumental


3.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._94_(Haydn)

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