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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Dec 1, 1767

Average_duration

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18:47

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Franz Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 35 in B flat major, H. 1/35, also known as the "Haffner Symphony," was composed in 1782. It was commissioned by the Haffner family of Salzburg, Austria, to celebrate the ennoblement of Sigmund Haffner the Younger. The symphony premiered on March 23, 1783, in Vienna, with Haydn conducting. The symphony consists of four movements. The first movement, marked Allegro con spirito, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the strings. The second theme is more lyrical and is introduced 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 theme and variations. The theme is introduced by the strings and is then varied by the woodwinds and brass. The variations range from delicate and lyrical to more dramatic and intense. The third movement, marked Menuetto, is a traditional minuet and trio. The minuet is in B flat major and features a playful and dance-like melody. The trio is in G minor and provides a contrast to the minuet with its more somber and melancholic character. The final movement, marked Presto, is a lively and energetic rondo. The main theme is introduced by the strings and is then developed and varied throughout the movement. The symphony ends with a triumphant coda. The "Haffner Symphony" is characterized by its bright and joyful melodies, lively rhythms, and masterful orchestration. It is considered one of Haydn's most popular and beloved symphonies and is a testament to his skill as a composer.

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