Symphony No. 104 (Haydn)

[2] The premiere was a success; Haydn wrote in his diary "The whole company was thoroughly pleased and so was I. I made 4,000 gulden on this evening: such a thing is possible only in England.

The work is scored for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets in A, 2 bassoons, 2 horns in D and G, 2 trumpets in D, timpani, violins 1 & 2, violas, cellos, and double basses.

The exposition closes with a codetta and is followed by the development which begins in B minor, using the rhythmic pattern of the second half of the theme.

From here, a second section begins which modulates to various other keys, including G minor and B♭ major, but continues to feature the melody of the main theme.

The rest of the movement consists of a modification of the first section of music, with several changes in rhythm and more prominence to the winds, especially the flute.

The trio ends with a transition back to dominant of the main key in preparation for the return to the minuet.