Music analysis of Haydn, Symphony 104, Movement II

In the Andante of his last symphony, Haydn masterfully expands a somewhat formal rounded binary theme into a large-scale ternary movement filled with drama and passion. Describe your listening experience as you follow the twists and turns of the musical narrative. Examples in music notation are essential. These may be handwritten or added electronically. Place them either in body of the text or as Appendix II. In addition, you may annotate and submit the score provided. At all times, find expedient ways of keeping your reader well-oriented in the score. Add measure numbers in parentheses or have numbers running down the left hand margin. Whichever method you choose, don't forget the numbering system when you describe an exciting moment! Write approximately 4 pages of prose — less if your graphic analysis is detailed and your music examples are to the point. Do not feel obliged to begin at the beginning and proceed to the end, measure by measure. Take the long view. Talk mainly about the "good moments". Make your prose enjoyable to read. Listening to a piece of music can be an exciting journey. When asked about his potential audience, Stravinsky replied that he wrote "for myself and the hypothetical other." Imagine you are Haydn's ideal listener. USE descriptive words to discuss how you feel about this movement, you do not need to talk about the entire piece! Do not have to include too much music theory write down your feelings as a listener! Must include score examples when you talk about a specific moment.      

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