Symphony no. 49 “La passione” / Symphony no. 45 “Farewell”

Album by Joseph Haydn & Liszt Ferenc Kamarazenekar

Symphony No. 49 in F minor, known as 'La Passione', and Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp minor, known as the 'Farewell' Symphony, are two works composed by Joseph Haydn in 1768 and 1772, respectively. Both symphonies exemplify Haydn's 'Sturm und Drang' period, characterized by emotional intensity and innovative structures, with 'La Passione' noted for its sombre, minor-key tonality and 'Farewell' featuring a unique finale where musicians exit the stage one by one, symbolizing a subtle message to Haydn's patron.

First released: 1983

Baroque Classical

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Symphony no. 49 in F minor “La passione”, Hob. I:49: I. Adagio
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Symphony no. 49 in F minor “La passione”, Hob. I:49: II. Allegro di molto
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Symphony no. 49 in F minor “La passione”, Hob. I:49: III. Menuet
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Symphony no. 49 in F minor “La passione”, Hob. I:49: IV. Finale. Presto
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Symphony no. 45 in F‐sharp minor “Farewell”, Hob. I:45: I. Allegro assai
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Symphony no. 45 in F‐sharp minor “Farewell”, Hob. I:45: II. Adagio
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Symphony no. 45 in F‐sharp minor “Farewell”, Hob. I:45: III. Menuet. Allegretto
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Symphony no. 45 in F‐sharp minor “Farewell”, Hob. I:45: IV. Finale. Presto — Adagio
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