Haydn Symphony No. 44 "Trauer"
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Haydn’s Symphony No. 44 in E minor, nicknamed “Trauer” (“Mourning”), is a dark, intense work that exemplifies his Sturm und Drang style through its dramatic contrasts and emotional depth.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Haydn Symphony No. 44 "Trauer" canonical | 1 |
| Haydn is said to have wished the slow movement to be played at his funeral | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Haydn Symphony No. 44 "Trauer" Context triple: [Sturm und Drang, hasNotableMusicWork, Haydn Symphony No. 44 "Trauer"]
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Symphony in C
Symphony in C is a landmark neoclassical ballet choreographed by George Balanchine to Georges Bizet’s Symphony in C, renowned for its pure dance style and large ensemble structure.
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Symphony No. 4 in G major
Symphony No. 4 in G major is Gustav Mahler’s relatively light and classical-style symphony, renowned for its serene character and soprano finale depicting a child’s vision of heaven.
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Haydn The Seasons
Haydn *The Seasons* is a large-scale oratorio by Joseph Haydn that vividly depicts the progression of the four seasons through choral, solo, and orchestral writing.
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Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 4 is a contemporary orchestral work by American composer John Harbison, reflecting his characteristically intricate textures and modern harmonic language.
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Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 is a Romantic-era symphony by Robert Schumann, known for its cyclic structure and tightly integrated movements that create a unified, dramatic whole.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Haydn Symphony No. 44 "Trauer" Target entity description: Haydn’s Symphony No. 44 in E minor, nicknamed “Trauer” (“Mourning”), is a dark, intense work that exemplifies his Sturm und Drang style through its dramatic contrasts and emotional depth.
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A.
Symphony in C
Symphony in C is a landmark neoclassical ballet choreographed by George Balanchine to Georges Bizet’s Symphony in C, renowned for its pure dance style and large ensemble structure.
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B.
Symphony No. 4 in G major
Symphony No. 4 in G major is Gustav Mahler’s relatively light and classical-style symphony, renowned for its serene character and soprano finale depicting a child’s vision of heaven.
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C.
Haydn The Seasons
Haydn *The Seasons* is a large-scale oratorio by Joseph Haydn that vividly depicts the progression of the four seasons through choral, solo, and orchestral writing.
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D.
Symphony No. 4
Symphony No. 4 is a contemporary orchestral work by American composer John Harbison, reflecting his characteristically intricate textures and modern harmonic language.
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E.
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120
Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 120 is a Romantic-era symphony by Robert Schumann, known for its cyclic structure and tightly integrated movements that create a unified, dramatic whole.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
orchestral work
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symphony ⓘ |
| approximateCompositionPeriod | c. 1771 ⓘ |
| associatedEmotion |
mourning
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tragic intensity ⓘ |
| belongsTo | Haydn symphonies in minor keys ⓘ |
| catalogNumber | Hob. I:44 ⓘ |
| composer | Joseph Haydn ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
Austria (Habsburg Monarchy)
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linked to:
Austrian Habsburg Monarchy
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| era | 18th century ⓘ |
| genreContext | Sturm und Drang symphony ⓘ |
| hasForm |
minuet and trio in second movement
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slow movement in ternary-like form ⓘ sonata form in first movement ⓘ sonata or sonata-rondo finale ⓘ |
| historicalContext | composed during Haydn’s service at Eszterháza ⓘ |
| influenceOn | later minor-key symphonies of the Classical era ⓘ |
| key | E minor ⓘ |
| languageOfNickname | German ⓘ |
| movement |
I. Allegro con brio
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II. Menuetto: Allegretto ⓘ III. Adagio ⓘ IV. Finale: Presto ⓘ |
| movementCount | 4 ⓘ |
| movementOrder | slow movement is third ⓘ |
| nickname |
Mourning
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Trauer ⓘ
linked to:
Lamentation
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| notableFeature |
austere and serious character
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dramatic dynamic contrasts ⓘ intense contrapuntal writing ⓘ use of minor key in outer movements ⓘ |
| notableReceptionAspect | often cited as a prime example of Haydn’s Sturm und Drang style ⓘ |
| orchestration |
2 horns in E
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2 oboes ⓘ basso continuo ⓘ bassoon ⓘ strings ⓘ |
| period | Classical ⓘ |
| placeInOeuvre | middle-period Haydn symphony ⓘ |
| regionOfFirstPerformance |
Habsburg lands
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linked to:
Habsburg hereditary lands
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| structureFeature |
minuet placed second
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slow movement in parallel major ⓘ |
| style | Sturm und Drang ⓘ |
| tonalCenterFirstMovement | E minor ⓘ |
| tonalCenterSlowMovement | E major ⓘ |
| translationOfNickname | Mourning ⓘ |
| typicalDuration | approximately 25 minutes ⓘ |
| workNumberInComposerOutput | 44 ⓘ |
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Subject: Haydn Symphony No. 44 "Trauer" Description of subject: Haydn’s Symphony No. 44 in E minor, nicknamed “Trauer” (“Mourning”), is a dark, intense work that exemplifies his Sturm und Drang style through its dramatic contrasts and emotional depth.
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Hob. I:44
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Haydn is said to have wished the slow movement to be played at his funeral
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linked to: Haydn Symphony No. 44 "Trauer"