Mr. Peabody Says:
The numbers of Haydn symphonies don’t tell us mush. This one apparently was written 1762 for Nikolaus Esterházy, who allowed the symphony to be performed in Eisenstadt. 3:16. Unlike the Day Trilogy, #6-#8, this symphony does not seem to have anything unique or truly catchy.
Giovanni Antonini
It’s always good to see a live performance. The last movement here is faster, with more energy. The pitch is a bit lower, which is usually true for all groups using the older instruments.
Adam Fischer/Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra
- Allegro molto 4:09
- Andante, G major 4:55
- Minuetto e Trio, Allegretto 3:16
Instruments:
- 2 flutes
- 2 oboes
- bassoon
- 2 horns
- strings
- continuo
The flutes are used in place of the oboes in the slow movement and mainly double the first violins an octave higher.
Ending with a minuet
While it was not unusual to end a 3-movement symphony with a minuet, such a minuet generally was without a trio. The trio here features a solo oboe with wind-band
Maybe not catchy, but on some days one just wants to have a pleasant listen, and this gives me that. In fact, in these days and times, sometimes it’s exactly what we need. 🙂
I liked the energetic 1st movement. Overall I found this symphony to be pleasant and unassuming. Seeing a live performance is an added bonus.