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| Classical Composer: | Haydn, Franz Joseph |
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| Work: | Symphony No. 95 in C Minor, Hob.I:95 |
| Year Composed: | 1791 |
| Instrumentation: | 1.2.0.2/2200/timp/str |
| Publishers: |
G. Schirmer, Inc. Edwin F. Kalmus Bärenreiter Verlag Edition Eulenburg Breitkopf & Härtel Haydn-Mozart Presse Universal Edition, Vienna |
| Duration: | 00:20:00 |
| Period: | Classical (1750-1830) |
| Work Category: | Orchestral |
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Haydn's Symphony No.95 in C minor was also written in London in 1791 and was performed at some time during Haydn's first season there, apparently proving less popular than some of his other new symphonies. The strong opening figure of the first movement is announced by woodwind and strings, followed by a gentler answer from the strings. The second subject, in E flat major, is derived from the descending arpeggio. The opening figure starts the central development, now used in transposition and contrapuntally. The gentle first subject appears in recapitulation, followed by the second theme, now in C major, with brief additions, as it proceeds, from a solo violin. The E flat major Andante cantabile, without trumpets or drums, is introduced by the strings. The first variation uses a solo cello, followed by semiquaver triplets from the first violins, echoed by the solo cello. The next variation is in E flat minor, the melody offered by the first violins, and leads to a further version of the theme that allows the violins rapid demi-semiquavers, before a final moving re-appearance of the theme. The Minuet welcomes back the trumpets and drums, in a sinister C minor. The Trio, however, is in C major, with a solo cello accompanied by plucked strings in cheerful contrast. C major is the key of the Finale, opened by the strings, later joined by horns and woodwind, with a particularly delightful accompanying figure for the bassoons. A fugal passage follows, after which the principal theme returns in recapitulation, with a touch more counterpoint to come before the firm conclusion.
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