Symphony No. 56 in C major, Hob.I:56 (Haydn, Joseph)
| Title | Symphony No. 56 in C major |
| Alternative title | Symfonia No.56 |
| Creators | Joseph Haydn, composer |
| Opus | Hob.I:56n99 I:56 |
| Instrumentation | orchestra |
| Number of movements | 4 |
| Keys | C major |
| Composed | 1774 |
| First published | 1777 |
| Dedication | — |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 2160 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Symphonies |
| Period | Classical |
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Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegro di molto | — | C major | 271 |
| Adagio | — | F major | 141 |
| Minuet – Trio | — | C major, F major | 22 |
| Finale. Prestissimo | — | C major | 125 |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | chamber orchestra | Nicholas P Thomas |
Scores
| Details | Section | Type | Publisher | Date | File (click to view) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | — | Manuscript | 1774 | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | — | Haydn Society | 1951 | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | — | Haydn Society | 1951 | Complete Score |
| View | Complete | parts | Haydn Society | 1951 | Oboe 1, 2 Bassoon Horn 1, 2 (C alto/F) Trumpet 1, 2 (C) Timpani Violins I Violins II Violas Cellos/Basses |
| View | Complete | Arrangement for chamber orchestra |
Nicholas P Thomas | 2020 | Complete Score Flute 1 Flute 2 Oboe 1 Oboe 2 Clarinet 1 (B) Clarinet 2 (B) Bassoon 1 Bassoon 2 Horn 1 (F) Horn 2 (F) Trumpet 1 (C) Trumpet 1 (B) Trumpet 2 (C) Trumpet 2 (B) Timpani Violins I Violins II Violas Cellos Basses |
Recordings/Performances
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