Orchestra: Danish Chamber Orchestra

Conductor: Fischer, Adam

Composer: Haydn, Franz Joseph

Symphony No. 94 in G Major, Hob.I:94, "The Surprise"

Venue: Konservatoriets Koncertsal, Frederiksberg

Date of Concert: 02-09-2022

Playing Time: 00:23:58

Catalogue Number: NVF1499

UPC: 730099649919

Symphony No. 94 in G major was first performed at a subscription concert at the Hanover Square Rooms on 23 March 1792, the sixth of the new series, and proved to have an enduring popularity. The first movement opens with a slow introduction, followed by a gentle enough first subject and a double second subject. The well-known C major slow movement provides the surprise of a sudden burst of sound, interrupting the steady progress of the melody, which is then varied. The Menuetto is much quicker than is usually the case, its Trio opening with first violins and bassoon in octaves. The Finale is launched, as usual, by the strings, with a cheerful first subject, succeeded by a contrasting second subject in sonata form.