Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1784

Average_duration

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20:49

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Symphony No. 79 in F major, H. 1/79, is a classical symphony composed by Franz Joseph Haydn. It was composed in 1784 and premiered in the same year in Paris. The symphony consists of four movements and is approximately 20 minutes in length. The first movement, marked Vivace, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the strings. The second theme is more lyrical and is played by the woodwinds. The development section explores both themes and leads to a recapitulation of the main themes. The second movement, marked Andante, is a slow and graceful theme and variations. The theme is introduced by the strings and is then varied by the woodwinds and the strings in turn. The movement ends with a coda that brings back the original theme. The third movement, marked Menuetto, is a traditional minuet and trio. The minuet is in F major and is played by the strings. The trio is in D minor and is played by the woodwinds. The minuet is then repeated, followed by a short coda. The final movement, marked Allegro, is a fast and lively rondo. The main theme is played by the strings and is then varied by the woodwinds. The movement features a number of contrasting sections, including a lyrical second theme and a playful third theme. The movement ends with a coda that brings back the main theme. Overall, Symphony No. 79 is a typical example of Haydn's classical style. It features clear and concise melodies, balanced structures, and a sense of humor and playfulness. The symphony is notable for its use of woodwinds, which are given prominent roles in the second and third movements.

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