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Franz Haydn's 104th Symphony [1794-5] / MIDI file
"Franz Haydn's 104th Symphony [1794-5]" by Joseph Haydn is a symphony composed in 1795. This work marks Haydn's final symphony and concludes his celebrated twelve London symphonies. Composed during his residence in London, it premiered successfully at the King's Theatre, earning Haydn significant acclaim and profit. The symphony opens with a dramatic minor-key introduction before transitioning to spirited major themes. Its finale draws on folk music traditions, featuring a drone bass and a melody with possible Croatian folk origins, creating an exuberant conclusion to Haydn's symphonic legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Originally issued 1995-06-01.
This work is in the public domain in the United States. Sourced from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/276).
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Franz Haydn's 104th Symphony [1794-5] / MIDI file
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