Franz Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 94 Symphony

In this week’s listening exercises, I found there to be much excitement and mood all in one movement. I enjoyed listening to all the pieces, but my favorite two were Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Third Movement: Minuet, Allegretto) by Mozart and Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Second Movement: Andante (Surprise) by Haydn. Even though they were very different I found them both to be entertaining.

On September 30th, I had the pleasure of attending the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra at the Fisher Auditorium. We walked in quietly to the back row of our section because the show had already started, so it would have been rude to walk up to where our actual seats were. As we took our seats the orchestra sat up there in the beautiful auditorium dressed in their all black formal attire holding their various instruments including the woodwinds, strings, brass, and percussions. The orchestra was in the middle of playing Symphony No. 8 in F major, Opus 93. This symphony included 5 compositions that were all very similar to each other. In most of the compositions they took the audience on a roller coaster ride. The rhythm of the compositions would

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is lauded as one, if not the most masterful piece of classical music that has ever been created. Unravelling all the components within it is a daunting task; beginning with the origin of the central theme of the piece from the poem “Ode to Joy”, the use of fugue, the deconstruction of the four movements, and the instrumentation.

The composer that I have chosen to write about is Franz Joseph Haydn. I selected this composer over all the rest because he is said to be the creator of the fundamental genres of classical music. Franz Haydn is considered by some as the father of the symphony and the father of the string quartet. He also influenced and inspired many other composers. For instance, many say Ludwig van Beethoven was one of his pupils. Beethoven is a fundamental composer (so anyone who teaches him is, as a result, fundamental himself). And some even go as far as saying that he was responsible for the success of both Mozart and Beethoven. During the time that he lived (between March 31, 1732 and May 31, 1809) the main element of music was the counterpoint. He, however,

The classical era (1750-1827), was a monumental time in music history. With famous names like, Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn, showing their debut this era became know for its clarity and symmetry. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the most influential composers during the classical era. Having started composing at a young age, Mozart was able to fulfill an exceptional music career. Mozart was a remarkable classical composer who's compositions were legendary and secured a credible place in the creation of music history.

While Haydn was accredited to being the father of the symphony and the creator of the string quartet, he was still able to write 62 piano sonatas and 42 piano trios. (Mello, 2017). He wrote hundreds of symphonies in his life time, however only 104 are numbered. He set the standard for a classic 4 movement symphony that lasted 25 minutes long. He was a rule breaker, simply because he was in his own little world. He was secluded with his Royal families and had to create music on demand. Because of this, he was forced to try new things and wasn’t able to hear what the rest of the world was doing. Haydn produced more music that perhaps any other composers. This was because of the rise of the middle class and the demand on music. He was constantly

Back in 1732 a great composer was born, his name was Franz Joseph Haydn. Haydn was born on March 31 in 1732 in Rohrau, Austria and died on May 31, 1809. His parents were Mathias and Maria Haydn, and his siblings were Michael and Johann Evangelist Haydn. In 1760 Haydn married Maria Anna Keller, who had no interest in music. Their marriage did not turn out well and they did not have any children. However, Haydn had a love affair with Luigia Polzelli.         At a very young age Joseph Haydn was very talented, so his parents sent him to live with Johann Matthias Frankh, their relative, who would train Haydn in music. He was barely six years old when he was sent to live with Frankh, and he rarely was able to visit his parents. When Haydn was

Joseph Haydn was born March 31, 1732. He was born in Rohrau, Austria. His mother was a cook, while his father was a wheelwright. He left home at age 6 and started training with a cousin, who was a choirmaster. When he was 8, the director of St. Stephens cathedral in Vienna, a very important church, asked Joseph

I attended the UF Symphony Orchestra performance where the theme was of 1809. The works of Haydn, Beethoven and Mendelssohn were performed. In my opinion the best piece was Symphony No. 101 in D Major “The Clock” by Joseph Haydn. The opening movement itself was Adagio-Presto. The slow introduction draws you into the music, making you listen for the different instruments and tones that come and go. It helps to create a base from which the music will take off. It allowed me to paint a picture and change it accordingly with the music. When the music goes from slow and solemn to joyful and playful-like it you can fell, see and hear the difference in the tone color and dynamics. In this movement we experience the rocket theme and the

The beginning of the program was opened with Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op.92, consisting of four movements; Poco sostenuto-Vivace, Allegretto, Presto-Assai meno

The 18th Century composer, Franz Joseph Haydn, was arguably the founder and developer of the formal and structural principles of classical style. His work included hundreds of symphonies, string quartets, and instrumental sonatas. Haydn’s innovation and style created a model for many composers after him.

This was my first symphony I've been to and I thought it was really interesting and fun. Since this was my first symphony I really didn't know what all to expect, but the quality of the performance exceeded the exceptions I had coming into this. There were several terms I learned in class the was relevant to the performance. I noticed the first terms before the performance started. It was in the program with the terms of Soprano, Alto, and the various instruments listed. Other terms that were prevalent to the performance included concerto with work from the orchestra and soloist, dynamics with the varying loudness and softness, melody with the organized succession of musical tones, tempo with the speed of the music, and several more. The main

Haydn began music at a young age, singing with the choir of St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna, Austria at only eight years old! He studied music and sang with the choir for many years before supporting himself through violin and keyboard. Haydn served as a teacher directly to Beethoven, but would also leave a musical impression on later composers Mendelssohn, Schubert, and Brahms. One of his more notable symphonies, “Surprise,” interrupted the relaxed style of most long, legato symphonies by intermingling startling fortissimos to awaken those audience members who were soothed by the quiet, piano sections. He wrote two oratorios: The Creation and Seasons, in addition to six masses, and several

Lastly, the third music that the played it was for Haydn Symphony No. 104. I do know this piece, and I was happy when I saw them playing it. they played the four movements. The first one which was the Adagio – Allegro, reminded me with Beethoven his 9th symphony. The opening of this movement was hard and dynamic of it is loud at the beginning, but then is getting softer with the cello and violins. It tempo of it is fast as well; it feels like a darkness with the loud start at the beginning. The end of it was pretty by the cords, it is a nice piece. The second movement Andante opened by the violin. It is fast a little bit and softer than the first movement. It has repetition but different sounds and different instruments. Then at the middle

Joseph Haydn was born in a small Austrian town named Rohrau. His mother was Maria Koller a cook, and his father was Mathias Haydn who was a step under the village mayor in Rohrau. His Parents were hard working people his father would be the one who did have interests similar to his Mathias enjoyed performing folk music. Haydn would also discuss memories of his family singing and being very musically inclined with one another. He was very shart and extremely talented in the Musical Arts and his parents would notice and knew he needed a change of scenery to help him attain a better career in the art. Haydn's parents would send him with