A notable section of this symphony was based on its composer's desire to outdo his former pupil Ignaz Pleyel.
A notable section of this symphony was based on its composer's desire to outdo his former pupil Ignaz Pleyel. It begins with a brief Adagio cantabile in 3/4 time that leads into a vivace assai in 6/8 time, and its fourth and final movement, an allegro molto, features storming timpani. Its composer portrayed a plowman whistling a theme from this symphony in the oratorio The Seasons. Its second movement, an andante, features variations on "Ah! vous dirai-je maman," which is repeated pizzicato in the strings until the orchestra plays a sudden fortissimo chord. For 10 points, name this symphony by Haydn, his 94th, which is apocryphally named for startling sleeping listeners awake.
A notable section of this symphony was based on its composer's desire to outdo his former pupil Ignaz Pleyel.
{Surprise} Symphony [or Symphony no. {94} until mentioned]