Symphony No. 83 (Haydn)

Joseph Haydn

Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 83 in G minor was written in 1785. It is one of the Paris Symphonies, and is also called the The Hen.[1][2]

The symphony is written for flute, two oboes, two bassoons, two horns, and strings.[2] The symphony has four parts, also called movements:

  1. Allegro spiritoso, 4
    4
  2. Andante, 3
    4     in E♭ major
  3. Menuet: Allegretto – Trio, 3
    4     in G major
  4. Finale: Vivace, 12
    8     in G major

References

  1. ↑ Ethan Mordden, A Guide to Orchestral Music: The Handbook for Non-Musicians. New York: Oxford University Press (1980): 82.
  2. 1 2 H.C. Robbins Landon, The Symphonies of Joseph Haydn. (London: Universal Edition and Rockliff, 1955)

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