This is an exceptional symphony, arguably the greatest of the six written for Paris, Symphonies 87, 85, 83, 84, 86, 82.* Note the discordant off-tonic D# in the bass at the start of the Allegro spiritoso section of the first movement, indicative of the surprises in store throughout. * Haydn’s explicit written instruction as to the correct order of these symphonies.
The slow movement is unique in the sense that it lacks a memorable theme. The different motifs succeed each other seamlessly without us noticing the total absence of a "tune". I read somewhere that Berlioz was the first to do this in the finale of the Symphonie Fantastique but it seems Haydn was 50 years earlier .
16:51 those 20 seconds - beautiful dissonances and chord progression!
Oh I absolutely LOVE Symphony #86!! And following along with the score is very exciting for me. Thank you!!!!!
25:55 what a creative texture, especially for the period! It almost sounds like an organ.
Foreshadows late Mozart and early Beethoven
@@loganfruchtman953 This was composed in 1786, that was already the last 5 years of Mozart's life
We've been waiting a while for a score video of this symphony! Thank you.
So true
well done st Martin in the fields
This is an exceptional symphony, arguably the greatest of the six written for Paris, Symphonies 87, 85, 83, 84, 86, 82.*
Note the discordant off-tonic D# in the bass at the start of the Allegro spiritoso section of the first movement, indicative of the surprises in store throughout.
* Haydn’s explicit written instruction as to the correct order of these symphonies.
The slow movement is unique in the sense that it lacks a memorable theme. The different motifs succeed each other seamlessly without us noticing the total absence of a "tune". I read somewhere that Berlioz was the first to do this in the finale of the Symphonie Fantastique but it seems Haydn was 50 years earlier .
Haydn did some innovative things but that second movement must be near the top of the list.
You can certainly see where Beethoven picked up his tricks!
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