Franz Joseph Haydn Popular Song Rankings [2026]

String Quartet No. 39 in C major, Op. 33 No. 3 “The Bird”Franz Joseph Haydn78rank/position

Haydn – String Quartet Op.33 No. 3 – ZAGREB QUARTET

String Quartet No.

39 in C major, Op.

33 No.

3 “The Bird”: I.

Allegro moderato, II.

Scherzo, III.

Adagio ma non troppo, IV.

Rondo.

The subtitle comes from the second theme of the first movement, which evokes birdsong.

Performed by the Zagreb Quartet.

String Quartet No. 66 in G major “Lobkowitz”, Op. 77, No. 1, Hob. III:81Franz Joseph Haydn79rank/position

J. Haydn – Hob III:81 – String Quartet Op. 77 No. 1 in G major

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.”

String Quartet No. 67 in D major, Op. 64 No. 5 “The Lark”Franz Joseph Haydn80rank/position

The Gertler String Quartet: Haydn string quartet op.64 no 5 “The Lark”

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. 76 in D minor, Op. 76 No. 2 “Fifths”Franz Joseph Haydn81rank/position

Haydn String Quartet op.76 No. 2 “Quinten” Schnitzler Quartett

String Quartet No.

76 in D minor, Op.

76 No.

2 “Fifths”: I.

Allegro, II.

Andante–Allegretto, III.

Menuet, IV.

Allegro ma non troppo.

Fifths are used in various places in the first movement.

Performed by the Schnitzler Quartet.

String Quartet No. 77 in C major “Emperor”Franz Joseph Haydn82rank/position

Haydn String Quartet No. 77 “Emperor”

A string quartet composed by Haydn in 1797.

Consisting of four movements, this work was written after Haydn was inspired by the British national anthem during his visit to London and felt that Austria needed a similar piece.

The majestic melody that appears especially in the second movement was later used as the national anthem of Austria and Germany.

This work showcases Haydn’s creativity and musical prowess.

It’s recommended not only for those interested in classical music but also for those with an interest in history and politics.

String Quartet No. 78 in B-flat major “Sunrise,” Op. 76 No. 4, Hob. III:78Franz Joseph Haydn83rank/position

Haydn: String Quartet No. 78 in B-flat major, Op. 76 No. 4 “Sunrise,” First Movement

It is one of the six pieces of the ‘Erdődy Quartets,’ composed at the request of Count Erdődy and dedicated to him.

Because the opening of the first movement evokes the image of the sun rising, it is often nicknamed ‘Sunrise.’

String Quartet No. 78 in B-flat major, Op. 76 No. 4 “Sunrise”Franz Joseph Haydn84rank/position

BISQC 2013 – Dover String Quartet – Joseph Haydn Quartet in B flat Major “Sunrise”

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.