1774: Haydn: Symphony No. 56 in C major (TARANTELLA), Hob. I/56, age 42

First of all, for a wild ride start with the last movement. This is really fast, and it woke me up. Could not stop tapping my foot.

The last movement

 

Instrumentation:

  • 2 oboes
  • bassoon
  • 2 horns (C alto and F)
  • 2 trumpets
  • timpani
  • strings.[1] It is in four

Movements:

  • Allegro di molto
  • Adagio
  • Menuet & trio
  • Finale: Prestissimo

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