39th Symphony (Michael Haydn)
The Symphony no. 39 in C major Perger 31 composed Michael Haydn in 1788.
General
Symphony No. 39 is characterized by the following special features:
- "Note the use of the trumpets in their lowest register ... which is also found in Mozart's " Jupiter "symphony ;"
- "Haydn's skilful use of horns in E and D in the slow movement in order to enlarge the range given by the flapless instruments."
- polyphonic technique in the final movement ( fugato ).
The symphonies 34 and 41 were also certainly composed in 1788, the latter with a “correct” fugue as the final movement.
To the music
Instrumentation: two oboes , four horns in G, C, E, D, two trumpets , timpani , 2 violins , viola , cello , double bass . To reinforce the bass voice, the bassoon and harpsichord (if available in the orchestra) were also used without a separate notation , although there are different opinions about the involvement of the harpsichord in the literature.
Performance time: approx. 11–13 minutes.
1st movement: Allegro con spirito
C major, 3/4 time, 238 bars
The movement is written in sonata form, without repetition of the exposition.
2nd movement: Andante
G major, 2/4 time, 56 bars
Simple two-part form, with low notes for trumpets.
3rd movement: Finale-Fugato. Molto vivace
C major, 2/2 time, 336 bars, mixture of fugue and early sonata form: Fugato
The main motif of the movement begins with two whole notes. The horns and trumpets play a rhythm like the horns and trumpets in Mozart's “Jupiter” symphony.
Record recordings
- Pál Németh and Capella Savaria, with figured bass
- Johannes Goritzki and Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss, without figured bass
- Hans-Peter Frank and Helsingborg Symphony Orchestra, without figured bass