Symphony No. 104 (haydn)

The symphony is nicknamed the "London Symphony," although this designation could in principle apply to any of Haydn's last twelve symphonies (i.e. numbers 93-104), as Haydn wrote them all for performance in London.

THE MUSIC

The work is in four movements: in the usual arrangement (fast movement, slow movement, minuet, fast movement) for a classical-style symphony:

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#'' Andante ''
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The first movement is in Sonata Form and starts 4/4 time. The movement is monothematic, meaning that it only has one theme since the second theme is actually the first theme in A-Major. The movement starts with a slow and grand introduction in d-minor, the tonic minor key. The Exposition follows and is in D-Major and starts with the strings playing the first theme. A first theme is modulated to A-Major with the woodwinds to form a second theme. The first movement closes with a codetta. The development begins in b-minor. It uses the rhythmic pattern of the second half of the theme. The development ends with the full orchestra. In the recapitulation, the first theme is heard again in D-Major. It uses imitative patterns of the woodwinds in the second theme. The piece closes with a Coda in D-Major.

Finale Spirituoso can be found on http://www.pointclassics.com/dl/2650902.4.Finale-%20spirituoso.48k.mp3 to listen to.

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