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Symphony No. 82 in C major, Hob. I:82

“The Bear”178625 min

This guide follows Haydn’s Symphony No. 82 in C major, Hob. I:82 “The Bear” (1786) in four parts: Vivace assai (sonata form), Allegretto (theme and variations), Menuetto (minuet and trio) and Finale. Vivace (sonata form).

Recording: WDR Sinfonieorchester, François Leleux (2022)

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Follow all 31 sections as they play

  1. I · Sonata form
  2. II · Theme and variations
  3. III · Minuet and trio
  4. IV. · Sonata form
I Sonata form0:01–7:44

Haydn opens with a loud in C major, answered by a quiet in the strings and then a marching signal figure. Syncopated writing in the leads to G major, and the is lyrical, led by the flute and first violins. The starts in F major and passes through several keys. The begins with the , and when the the bassoon takes over the tune the flute had before.

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IITheme and variations7:59–15:35
IIIMinuet and trio15:48–19:42
IV. Sonata form19:50–25:18

Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.

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