Haydn Symphony No. 94, "Surprise"

This week we explore Haydn's most famous symphony, the "Surprise." We'll also compare "Historically Informed" and "old-school" performance practice. Often Haydn is thought of as someone who is not taken as seriously as Mozart or Beethoven. But I continue to think he's incredibly underrated. Next time you listen to a Haydn symphony, don’t take it as a chance to relax. Instead, take it as an opportunity to listen with total engagement, listening out for all the jokes, joy, and fun all along the way.

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Sticky Notes is a classical music podcast for everyone, whether you are just getting interested in classical music for the first time, or if you've been listening to it and loving it all your life. Interviews with great artists, in depth looks at pieces in the repertoire, and both basic and deep dives into every era of music. Classical music is absolutely for everyone, so let's start listening! Note - Seasons 1-5 will be returning over the next year. They have been taken down in order to be re-recorded in improved sound quality!