Symphony No. 83 in G minor ‘La Poule’ (Hob. I:83)

• Haydn, Franz Joseph

Franz Joseph Haydn’s (1732-1809) SYMPHONY NO. 83 IN G MINOR, Hob. I:83 was composed in 1785 as part of his set of six Paris Symphonies, commissioned by the Concert de la Loge Olympique. The subtitle “LA POULE” (“THE HEN”) comes from a quirky clucking motif in the first movement’s second theme, which early listeners fancifully likened to a hen’s call. Today, it remains a popular concert piece and a standout among the Paris Symphonies, admired for its humor, craftsmanship, and expressive depth. Instrumentation: 1.2.0.2: 2.0.0.0: Str (4.4.3.3.3 in set). Reprint edition.

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