Composer

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Average_duration

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21:15

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Franz Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 63 in C major, H. 1/63, also known as "La Roxelane," was composed in 1779. It premiered in the same year in Eszterháza, Hungary, where Haydn was employed as the court composer for Prince Nikolaus Esterházy. The symphony consists of four movements: 1. Allegro spiritoso 2. Andante 3. Menuetto and Trio 4. Finale: Presto The first movement, Allegro spiritoso, begins with a lively and energetic theme that is passed between the different sections of the orchestra. The second theme is more lyrical and features the woodwinds. The development section explores the themes further before returning to the recapitulation. The second movement, Andante, is a beautiful and serene piece that features a solo violin accompanied by the rest of the orchestra. The melody is simple and elegant, and the orchestration is delicate and refined. The third movement, Menuetto and Trio, is a dance-like piece that features a playful melody in the minuet section and a contrasting trio section that is more lyrical and expressive. The final movement, Finale: Presto, is a fast and lively piece that features a driving rhythm and playful melodies. The movement is full of energy and excitement, and it brings the symphony to a thrilling conclusion. Overall, Symphony No. 63 in C major, H. 1/63, is a delightful and charming work that showcases Haydn's mastery of orchestration and his ability to create memorable melodies. The symphony is named after Roxelana, the wife of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, who was a popular subject in European literature and art during the 18th century.

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