Symphony no. 76 in E-flat major / Symphony no. 77 in B-flat major / Symphony no. 78 in C minor

Album by Joseph Haydn & The Hanover Band & Roy Goodman

Symphonies Nos. 76, 77 and 78 are a set of symphonies by Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, composed in 1782. They display Classical-period orchestration with prominent wind writing, clear formal structures and increased dramatic contrast, representing a move towards Haydn's mature symphonic style and greater orchestral colour in his later works.
First released: November 1991

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 76 in E-flat major: I. Allegro
    7:51
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 76 in E-flat major: II. Adagio, ma non troppo
    8:17
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 76 in E-flat major: III. Menuet (Allegretto)
    2:52
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 76 in E-flat major: IV. Finale: Allegro, ma non troppo
    7:01
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 77 in B-flat major: I. Vivace
    8:10
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 77 in B-flat major: II. Andante sostenuto
    5:07
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 77 in B-flat major: III. Menuetto: Allegro
    2:24
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 77 in B-flat major: IV. Finale: Allegro spiritoso
    5:23
  9. 9.
    Symphony no. 78 in C minor: I. Vivace
    7:10
  10. 10.
    Symphony no. 78 in C minor: II. Adagio
    8:45
  11. 11.
    Symphony no. 78 in C minor: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
    3:33
  12. 12.
    Symphony no. 78 in C minor: IV. Finale: Presto
    3:45

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