Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 in G Major, better known as the “Surprise Symphony”, is a playful masterpiece written in 1791 during his celebrated London tour. The symphony earned its nickname thanks to a single, unexpected BAM! in the peaceful second movement (Andante). Haydn reportedly added this shocking fortissimo chord to jolt sleepy listeners awake Credit: @kseniareisinger #surprise #symphony #haydn | Khánh Jenny
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Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 in G Major, better known as the “Surprise Symphony”, is a playful masterpiece written in 1791 during his celebrated London tour. The symphony earned its nickname thanks to a single, unexpected BAM! in the peaceful second movement (Andante). Haydn reportedly added this shocking fortissimo chord to jolt sleepy listeners awake Credit: @kseniareisinger #surprise #symphony #haydn | Khánh Jenny
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