Max Derrickson

Writing Music Program Notes for Over 30 Years

Tag: Haydn

Haydn – Symphony No. 86, “Paris”

Franz Josef Haydn (Born March 31, 1732 in Rohrau, Austria; died May 31, 1809 in Vienna) Symphony No. 86 in D-Major, “Paris” 1. Adagio – Allegro spiritoso 2. Capriccio: Largo 3. Menuet: Allegretto 4. Finale: Allegro con spirito Lucky to have the long-lived and stable patronage of the Esterhazy Estate in Vienna, Haydn’s compositional brilliance […]

Brahms – Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, “St. Anthony’s Variations,” Op. 56a

Variations on a Theme by Joseph Haydn, “St. Anthony Variations” Op. 56a Theme – Chorale “St. Anthony” – Andante Variation 1 – Poco più animato (Andante con moto) Variation 2 – Più vivace (Vivace) Variation 3 – Con moto Variation 4 – Andante con moto (Andante) Variation 5 – Vivace (Poco presto) Variation 6 – […]