One of this composer's works begins with an ascending unison DDDA longlongshortlong figure followed by its inversion in
One of this composer's works begins with an ascending unison DDDA longlongshortlong figure followed by its inversion in the next measure. In the second bar of another of this composer's works, the bassoons, cellos, and basses enter in with a C-minor Dies Irae theme in 3/4 time played in quarter notes, after a prolonged timpani roll on an E-flat. A B-flat major movement likened to a sunrise begins the fourth of his Opus (*) 76 String Quartets, dedicated to Count Erdödy. An F-sharp minor work by this composer ends with the players gradually exiting the stage until only two remain. This composer's final dozen symphonies are called the London Symphonies. For 10 points, name this composer of 104 numbered symphonies, including the Drumroll, Farewell, and Surprise.
One of this composer's works begins with an ascending unison DDDA longlongshortlong figure followed by its inversion in the next measure.
Joseph Haydn [or Franz Joseph Haydn]