Early Symphonies

(Recommended Haydn symphonies - about 60 of the 104)


Symphony No. 6 in D major (Hoboken 1/6) " Le Martin (the Morning)"   (1761)

         1.  Adagio, 4/4 – Allegro, 3/4  (5:45)


Symphony No. 59 in A major, "Feuer"  (by 1769)


          3.  Menuet e Trio, 3/4  (3:16)

      What is a Minuet and Trio?

      Notice the non-danceable rhythms in the first part of the phrase.


What is Sturm und Drang?


Symphony No. 45 in F♯ minor, "Farewell"   (1772)

         1.  Allegro assai, 3/4 time  (5:00)

         2.  Adagio in A major, 3/8 time

         3.  Menuet e Trio in F♯ major: Allegretto, 3/4 time

         4.  Finale: Presto, 2/2 time – Adagio (Presto in F♯ minor, Adagio in F♯ major), 3/8 time  (8:00)