Symphony No. 57 (Haydn)
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The Symphony No. 57 in D major (Hoboken I/57) is a symphony by Joseph Haydn. The symphony was composed in 1774. It is scored for two oboes, two horns and strings.
[edit] Movements
- I. Adagio - (Allegro)
- II. Adagio
- III. Menuet & trio: Allegretto
- IV. Finale: Prestissimo
The finale is based a traditional melody which was also used by Baroque composer Alessandro Poglietti in his composition "Canzona and Capriccio on the Racket of Hen and Rooster". [1]
[edit] References
- ^ HC Robbins Landon, Haydn: Chronicle and Works, 5 vols, (Bloomington and London: Indiana University Press, 1976-) v. 2, Haydn at Eszterhaza, 1766-1790
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