Symphony No. 97 (Haydn)
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The Symphony No. 97 in C major (Hoboken 1/97) is the fifth of the so-called twelve London Symphonies (numbers 93-104) written by Joseph Haydn.
[edit] Date of composition and scoring
It was completed in 1792 as part of the first set of symphonies completed for London.
The work is in standard four movement form and scored for two flutes, two oboes, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani and strings.
[edit] Movements
- I. Adagio - Vivace
- II. Adagio
- III. Menuetto e Trio. Allegretto
- IV. Finale: Presto assai