[Haydn] Pick up famous and representative pieces!
One of the great composers of the Classical period, Franz Joseph Haydn.
He is known as the “Father of the Symphony” and the “Father of the String Quartet” for composing many symphonies and string quartets, but he also wrote numerous concertos and piano sonatas, exerting a tremendous influence on the world of classical music.
In this article, we’ll highlight some of Haydn’s masterpieces and signature works!
One of the pieces is used for today’s German national anthem, so be sure to check it out.
Enjoy the music of Haydn.
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[Haydn] Picking Up Masterpieces and Signature Works! (21–30)
Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb:1Franz Joseph Haydn
It is Franz Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto No.
1 in C major, Hob.
VIIb:1.
The piece was composed around 1765–1767 for Joseph Franz Weigl, the cellist of the Esterházy orchestra.
While retaining elements of Baroque form, it blends them with Classical style, resulting in a work that conveys a spirit of experimentation.
String Quartet No. 67 “The Lark”Franz Joseph Haydn
Haydn’s string quartets are said to be numbered up to No.
83, but some spurious works have been identified, so the actual count is considered to be up to No.
68.
No.
67, the Lark, may not be a very familiar piece, but as the title suggests, the bird’s chirping evokes a feeling that something happy is on its way—a lovely piece.
It’s perfect for the bride and groom’s entrance or exit music.
[Haydn] Picking up famous and representative pieces! (31–40)
Symphony No. 101 in D major, Hob. I:101Franz Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn, a composer who represents the Viennese Classical school.
He left outstanding achievements in the fields of the symphony and string quartet, earning him the titles “Father of the Symphony” and “Father of the String Quartet.” His Symphony No.
101 in D major, Hob.
I:101, composed during his stay in London, is a masterpiece known as one of the “London Symphonies.” This work captivates with the diversity and originality of each movement, especially the second movement, whose rhythm evokes the ticking of a clock’s pendulum.
The regularly pulsing rhythm seems to express the invariability of the passage of time.
Other highlights include the lively melody of the third movement and the fourth movement’s structure, which feels like a fusion of sonata form’s development and recapitulation.
It is a must-listen for anyone who wants to savor the world of Classical-era music.
Symphony No. 101 in D major “The Clock”Franz Joseph Haydn
Symphony No.
101 in D major “The Clock”: I.
Adagio – Presto, II.
Andante, III.
Minuet, IV.
Finale.
The subtitle comes from the regularity suggested by the accompaniment in the second movement.
Performed by the Artephilharmonie Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ms.
Mizuho Tanaka.
Little SerenadeFranz Joseph Haydn
Long cherished as a work by the great master of classical music, Franz Joseph Haydn, this piece is in fact thought by some to have been composed by Roman Hofstetter, an Austrian monk and devotee of Haydn.
It is a very simple, easy-to-play piece that lets you savor a Baroque atmosphere while also carrying a sensibility that resonates today.
The left hand’s accompaniment in broken chords is straightforward, and once you learn the keyboard positions, it’s relatively easy to capture the mood.
Recommended for beginners in classical music.
Wrapped in gentle tones, you’ll find it a pleasant piece to practice.
Piano Sonata No. 35 in C majorFranz Joseph Haydn
Piano Sonata No.
35 in C major: I.
Allegro con brio, II.
Adagio, III.
Allegro.
This piece is one of the best-known of Haydn’s piano sonatas.
The performance is by Moscow-born pianist Mikhail Markov.
Symphony No. 3 in G majorFranz Joseph Haydn
Symphony No.
3 in G major: I.
Allegro; II.
Andante moderato; III.
Minuet & Trio; IV.
Finale, alla breve, composed in 1761.
Performed by the Downtown Sinfonietta, conducted by Vincent Lionti.