[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.
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[Haydn] Picking Up Masterpieces and Signature Works! (81–90)
String Quartet No. 66 in G major “Lobkowitz”, Op. 77, No. 1, Hob. III:81Franz Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn’s String Quartet No.
66 in G major, “Lobkowitz,” performed by the Kuijken String Quartet.
With over a hundred works that helped establish the symphony, he came to be known as the “Father of the Symphony.”
Symphony No. 88 in G majorFranz Joseph Haydn
Symphony No.
88 in G major: I.
Adagio – Allegro; II.
Largo; III.
Menuett, Allegretto; IV.
Finale, Allegro con spirito.
Performed by the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music Ensemble Academy, conducted by violinist Tetsu Yasunaga.
String Quartet No. 67 in D major, Op. 64 No. 5 “The Lark”Franz Joseph Haydn
String Quartet No.
67 in D major, Op.
64 No.
5 “The Lark”: I.
Allegro moderato, II.
Adagio cantabile, III.
Minuet, IV.
Vivace.
The subtitle comes from the opening melody of the first movement, which sounds like a lark’s chirping.
String Quartet No. 77 in C major, Op. 76, No. 3 “Emperor”Franz Joseph Haydn
String Quartet No.
77 in C major, Op.
76 No.
3 “Emperor”: I.
Allegro; II.
Poco Adagio, cantabile; III.
Minuet; IV.
Finale: Presto.
The second movement is a set of variations on the “Song in Praise of the Austrian Emperor and the Nation.”
Trumpet Concerto in E-flat majorFranz Joseph Haydn
Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major: I.
Allegro; II.
Andante; III.
Allegro (Rondo, Finale).
Haydn’s last concerto, composed for Anton Weidinger.
Performed by the Aomori-born trumpeter Yukihiro Sekiyama.
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. 100 in G major “Military”Franz Joseph Haydn
Symphony No.
100 in G major “Military”: I.
Adagio – Allegro, II.
Allegretto, III.
Minuet, Moderato, IV.
Finale, Presto.
Performed by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conducted by Mariss Jansons.
String Quartet No. 78 in B-flat major, Op. 76 No. 4 “Sunrise”Franz Joseph Haydn
String Quartet No.
78 in B-flat major, Op.
76 No.
4 “Sunrise” — I.
Allegro con spirito; II.
Adagio; III.
Menuetto, Allegro; IV.
Allegro ma non troppo.
The subtitle comes from the opening of the first movement, which evokes the rising sun.
Symphony No. 85 in B-flat major “The Queen”Franz Joseph Haydn
Composed around 1785, it is the fourth of the six Paris Symphonies.
It is known by the French nickname “La Reine” (The Queen).
The origin of the name is uncertain, but it is said that Queen Marie Antoinette of France was particularly fond of it.
Symphony No. 93 in D majorFranz Joseph Haydn
It is one of the London Symphonies.
The premiere took place in London on February 17, 1792.
A newspaper at the time reported that “Haydn led the performance while playing the harpsichord.” However, despite the fact that a harpsichord was no longer necessary for the performance, it is thought that the instrument was used at the premiere to introduce the famous composer Haydn to the London audience.