Mr. Peabody Says:
Info:
Giovanni Antonini/Kammerorchester Basel
- Allegro 5:14 (0:10-5:24)
- Andante, G major 6:11 (5:33-11:44?)
- Tempo di Menuet, più tosto allegro 3:35 (11:50-15:25)
Total time: 15:00
Instruments:
- flute
- two oboes
- bassoon
- two horns
- trumpets
- timpani
- strings
The use of timpani in this symphony remains an unresolved matter.
1st movement:
This is nicknamed the Alleluia Symphony because of Haydn’s use of a Gregorian Alleluia chant in the opening movement.
Short and lively. I liked the flute solos. After listening, I was smiling and happy.
Very enjoyable.