Franz Joseph Haydn Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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.

String Quartet No. 80 in E-flat majorFranz Joseph Haydn85rank/position

J. Haydn – Hob III:80 – String Quartet Op. 76 No. 6 in E flat major

The first movement is in E-flat major, in 2/4 time, and takes the form of a theme and variations, with the structure treated quite freely.

The second movement is in B major, 3/4 time.

B major is unusual compared to the original key of E-flat major, and perhaps because the piece undergoes rapid and frequent modulations, returning to the main theme after many key changes, no key signature is written in the score.