Joseph Haydn Flashcards
1
Q
When was Haydn born?
A
1732
2
Q
When did Haydn die?
A
1809
3
Q
When was Symphony No. 103 composed?
A
1785
4
Q
Why is it called the ‘drum roll’ symphony?
A
The timpani roll at the very beginning
5
Q
When was Symphony No. 103 first performed?
A
2nd March 1795
6
Q
Where was Symphony No. 103 first performed?
A
London
7
Q
What is the instrumentation for the symphony?
A
> 2 Flutes > 2 Oboes > 2 Clarinets > 2 Bassoons > 2 Horns > 2 Trumpets > Timpani > Strings
