An elementary school music teacher played Haydn's symphony No. 94, 'Surprise,' second movement to the class, and one of students instantly fell in love with it. It's been ten years since the last time I heard Haydn's work. 'Surprise' was Haydn's playful idea to keep audiences awake while listening to his concerts. When listening to this symphony, I see a young deer jumping on the rocks and on the grass. Then a lion pops in the picture to surprise the little dear kid, but shows no harm. The deer innocently asks the lion to play hide-and-seek with her. Just a harmless and fairytale-like imagination of mine. =)
Monday, January 21, 2013
Haydn's Symphony
An elementary school music teacher played Haydn's symphony No. 94, 'Surprise,' second movement to the class, and one of students instantly fell in love with it. It's been ten years since the last time I heard Haydn's work. 'Surprise' was Haydn's playful idea to keep audiences awake while listening to his concerts. When listening to this symphony, I see a young deer jumping on the rocks and on the grass. Then a lion pops in the picture to surprise the little dear kid, but shows no harm. The deer innocently asks the lion to play hide-and-seek with her. Just a harmless and fairytale-like imagination of mine. =)
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