Haydn, J: Haydn's Surprise

Arrangement: string orchestra, piano (STR ORCH/PF)
Edition Type: Score and Parts
Publisher: Kendor Music Inc.
Catalogue Number: KM9144
Language: English

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Haydn, J: Haydn's Surprise - Theme from Symphony #94, 2nd Mvt.

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Haydn's works often contained musical jokes, and the Surprise Symphony (#94) includes the most famous of all -- a sudden loud chord in the theme of the second movement after a tranquil opening. The music then returns to its original quiet dynamic, as if nothing had happened, and the ensuing variations do not repeat the joke. As the story goes, this "surprise" was meant to wake up anyone in the audience who had started to doze off. This version gives students with a great opportunity to listen for pitch accuracy on their F and C naturals.

EAN: 0822795091441
UPC: 822795091441

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