Symphony No. 58 in F major, Hoboken I/58, is a symphony by Joseph Haydn, composed probably around 1767 and certainly by 1774. It is scored for two oboes, two horns and strings.
Movements
- Allegro, 3
4 - Andante, 2
4 - Menuet alla zoppa - Trio. Un poco allegretto, 3
4 - Finale: Presto, 3
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The unique distinction alla zoppa on the Menuet literally means "limping" which Haydn accomplishes with a dotted rhythm pushed into all sorts of asymmetrical patterns. This movement was also used in Haydn's Baryton Trio in D major (Hob 11/52).
A. Peter Brown has noted how the character of the first movement is very reminiscent of a minuet, and can be regarded as an "expanded Minuet". Brown has also commented that the overall nature of the work highly resembles a suite where all four movements are dance-like in nature.
References
Symphony No. 58 (Haydn) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA