Symphony No. 104 in D major: II Andante

Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Jacek Kaspszkyk, cond. "Fair Use Notice" Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted. - I have provided form analysis comments. The form is Ternary [A – B – A’], with the B theme being a variant of the A theme. Take note of the sudden dynamic contrasts. The nickname “Military” was given because Haydn featured the triangle, cymbals, bass drum, and bell tree borrowed from the Turkish Military bands that frequently performed in Vienna. [After centuries of wars, the Hapsburg and Turkish Ottoman Empires reached a relatively peaceful coexistence that allowed for cultural exchanges.] Franz Joseph (1732 – 1809) was a Classical Era composer of great renown. He spent most of his career as Music Director under the patronage of a politically powerful Austro-Hungarian Empire family by the name of Esterhazy. Count Esterhazy and his family loved music and had a sizeable enough staff orchestra, singers and choir to put on operas and oratorios. He entertained a great deal when friends visited [in those days a “visit” could last 1-2 weeks]. Category Music License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)