DLV. HAYDN, Franz Joseph (1732-1809)
Homotonal -- meaning that all movements share a tonic, in this case D. The first movement is in D Minor, while the other three are in a sunny D Major.
This conductorless ensemble really knows how to make Haydn sparkle. They are tight and on point.
First movement
It doesn't take long for Haydn to modulate to the submediant (VI, F Major):
It doesn't take long for Haydn to modulate to the submediant (VI, F Major):
Bright D Major:
Third movement
The Trio puts the oboes and horns front and center:
Fourth movement
I like to call this Haydn's bat-out-of-hell tempo:
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