Piano Trio No. 41 (Haydn)

On publication it was dedicated to Magdalena von Kurzböck (1767–1845), a Viennese pianist and composer.

The nickname "Jacob's Dream" comes from Haydn's inscription on the original manuscript, later removed.

It refers to the biblical story of Jacob's Ladder ascending to heaven, as the movement features difficult passages in the upper register of the violin.

Haydn intended this as a practical joke directed at a German violinist who had particular difficulties playing high notes.

Haydn sent the movement to the pianist Therese Jansen who played it with the violinist, to comic effect.