Franz Joseph Haydn Popular Song Rankings [2026]

String Quartet No. 35 in F minor, Op. 20 No. 5Franz Joseph Haydn76rank/position

Quatuor Ebène : Joseph Haydn String quartet f-minor Op.20/5

This work, one of the “Sun” String Quartets that Haydn completed in 1772, is known for its innovative techniques and expressive depth.

It deftly merges contrapuntal writing with homophonic textures, creating a new musical space not found in earlier quartets.

Particularly notable is the fugue in the fourth movement, which demonstrates Haydn’s profound understanding of counterpoint.

Transcending formal and tonal boundaries to capture human emotion and the beauty of nature, this piece is highly recommended for anyone interested in classical music.

String Quartet No. 38 in E-flat major, Op. 33 No. 2 “The Joke”Franz Joseph Haydn77rank/position

Hugo Wolf Quartet: Haydn’s String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.33, No. 2, “Joke”

String Quartet No.

38 in E-flat major, Op.

33 No.

2 “The Joke”: I.

Allegro moderato, II.

Scherzo, III.

Largo, sostenuto, IV.

Finale.

The nickname comes from the humorous ending of the fourth movement.

Performed by the Hugo Wolf Quartet.

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.