Thursday, September 25, 2008

Classical Era Symphony - Franz Joseph Haydn, "Suprise Symphony" Second Movement

Listening guide page 195 Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Surprise) Second Movement
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Scroll down to Number 26 “Symphonie No. 100 en sol majeur “Militaire”: Finale –Presto”
Please describe the various shifts in character – name as many characters as you hear.
Of the various characteristics of Haydn’s music (humor, periods of silence for dramatic effect, "storm and stress" followed by tranquil and light-hearted melodies, folk-like melodies) which ones did you hear?