Symphony No. 53 (Haydn)

The Symphony No. 53 in D major, Hoboken I/53, is a symphony by Joseph Haydn. It is often referred to by the subtitle "L'Impériale". The symphony was composed by 1777. It is scored for flute, two oboes, bassoon, two horns, timpani, and strings. The work is in four movements: 1. * Largo maestoso - Vivace 2. * Andante 3. * Menuetto & trio 4. * Finale. Version A: Capriccio: Moderato (Version B: Presto) The second movement is in double variation form beginning and ending in A major with the second theme in A minor.

Symphony No. 53 (Haydn)

The Symphony No. 53 in D major, Hoboken I/53, is a symphony by Joseph Haydn. It is often referred to by the subtitle "L'Impériale". The symphony was composed by 1777. It is scored for flute, two oboes, bassoon, two horns, timpani, and strings. The work is in four movements: 1. * Largo maestoso - Vivace 2. * Andante 3. * Menuetto & trio 4. * Finale. Version A: Capriccio: Moderato (Version B: Presto) The second movement is in double variation form beginning and ending in A major with the second theme in A minor.