March 31 - Joseph Haydn (The Musical Birthday Series, 5th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for March 31st may be found here: Joseph Haydn (2019) and (2020), Herb Alpert (2022), and Joseph Haydn; Johann Sebastian Bach (2022)

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Joseph Haydn (31 March 1732 – 31 May 1809) was one of the great composers of the late 18th century.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Hob. 1/94) 

“Andante” and all that implies

May lead you to resting your eyes,

And so your eyes close

In a comforting doze

‘Til the orchestra wakes you. SURPRISE!

 

 

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Spreading His Wings

While Haydn enjoyed the applause he

Received from the Prince Esterházy,

He learned, in distinguished old age,

That the world was a wonderful stage.

While his job at the court earned a pension,

There is nothing like fame and attention!

 

 

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