30Q #20 Navneeth

[navneeth]

Just to confirm - it is Haydn we're talking about?

Yes, it's Haydn. Beethoven was under Haydn's tutelage, while Mozart was more of a friend, although many of his works have been inspired by Haydn. This is what I got off Wikipedia; someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[Catmando]

Is it a symphony? (which would narrow it down to just under 110 choices)

[navneeth]

11.

Is it a symphony? (which would narrow it down to just under 110 choices)

Luckily(for you), it isn't!

[Catmando]

Concerto?

[bignaf]

if it is a concerto, is it for a wind instrument?

[navneeth]

12.

Concerto?

Yes

13.

if it is a concerto, is it for a wind instrument?

Yes

[DavidS]

Haydn's Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra?

[navneeth]

Haydn's Concerto for Trumpet & Orchestra?

Correct. Infact, that's the only concerto he wrote for a wind instrument. This is an oft-played piece on B.com.

[Catmando]

Hmm, I thought there was a Horn Concerto by Haydn?

Or is that the trumpet one you are talking about? Trumpet = Horn

[Catmando]

Congratulations David!

[DavidS]

Well, I seem to have pipped everyone at the post (Navneeth will almost certainly be familiar with such UK horse-racing expressions) - it's a favourite of mine too.
BTW - has anyone noticed the similarity between the second movement of this concerto and Haydn's String Quartet in C (Emperor Quartet) No. 2 - movement no. 2? (The tune of the German National Anthem - Deutschland űber Alles). Haydn - may he repose in the Garden of Eden for ever - also composed such wonderful works as the British National Anthem (same melody as "God Save America").
And I sense an onerous responsibility in selecting the next work; give me a few hours, ok? (I need to check what hasn't come up so far.)

[Selma in Sandy Eggo]

Hmm, I thought there was a Horn Concerto by Haydn?

Or is that the trumpet one you are talking about? Trumpet = Horn

No, Trumpet ≠ Horn!

Trust me on this. I'm an expert here; two children play horn, one played trumpet. The horn costs more, as do the lessons. Also takes up a lot more space in the trunk.

[navneeth]

Hmm, I thought there was a Horn Concerto by Haydn?

Or is that the trumpet one you are talking about? Trumpet = Horn

Obviously, I've seen only incomplete lists of Haydn's works. I stand corrected.

[bignaf]

ok David, your turn!

[DavidS]

ok David, your turn!

Ta - it's just taking me some time to make sure I won't go for something that we had previously.

[bignaf]

ok.