Brilliant Monothematic Sonata Form in the Finale of Haydn's Op. 74 No. 1 Quartet in C Major

[@paulfitzgerald1392]

If only more channels on KZbin had as high quality content as this

[@Richard.Atkinson]

I'm glad to have appreciative comments like this, but I confess that I also like watching videos of cats freaking out when they see cucumbers.

[@HeelPower200]

It seems Haydn doesn't get enough recognition. A god of counterpoint and form. Its stunning how compact and densely packed the music is. Such rapid treatment of material..It totally goes over my head...

[@Richard.Atkinson]

I agree! He's a household name, but for some reason is always an afterthought on concert programs, even though his quartets rival those of any other composer.

[@steve.schatz]

yeah!

[@arcobow97]

What a brilliant movement, Haydn never ceases to amaze me!

[@shnimmuc]

Mr. Atkinson, what does one say? Haydn is completely brilliant and above all, economical. Not an extra note. Wonderful analysis

[@jorgeotolio]

I'm amidst deep research on Haydn's symphonic sonata-form movements, I stopped by to have some productive rest and I am almost in tears of amazement at his ingenuity and ability. Knowing how humble he was adds an extra dimension to it. Here I definitely hear the Balkan influence he got over the years! Thanks for sharing.

[@solracpilino1967]

Creo que no hay un músico que haya llevado tan lejos el equilibrio entre una música que nos hace vivir mejor, con Alegría y sin miedo, y que al mismo tiempo es un reto al intelecto. Viva Haydn, una de las mejores personas que han existido!!

[@yumyumwhatzohai]

Please Richard don't stop making these vids they are great, and have open my ears toward some great music!

[@doricdream498]

here's something i find interesting - at 7:05, to me it sounds like the first and second violin overlap (which they do, but not really in the same way) and i end up hearing it as if that held A in the second violin is part of the first violin's melody. maybe its just because that particular melodic gesture of the melody leaping down by a fifth to the third of a chord is one of my favorite sounds, and its permanently etched into my brain from abusing it so much, but that moment always sticks out like a sore thumb to me. its a gesture i associate with abrupt shifts to a tender section, i guess.

[@LoveRonnelid]

This is great quality material every time. Thank you so much for taking your time to make these fantastic videos!

[@sg_dan]

I really wish you would analyze a chamber work by Boccherini. His music is often overlooked but possesses such an intrinsic value of its own that's I really don't know why people don't give it as much attention as the works of Haydn and Mozart.

[@gracelee9437]

The examples are transparent and without ambiguity...beautifully written music! Love it.

[@montywain5438]

Here are some analyses I think could be interesting: Introitus from Mozart Requiem Sorcerer's Apprentice (VERY interesting harmonically) Fugue 20 in A minor from WTC book 1

[@petertuffley7475]

Another wonderful exposition!

[@TimondeNood]

Great teaching material and great channel Richard!

[@Richard.Atkinson]

Thanks!

[@walterbishop3668]

the only thing that helps me to understand how strange the Time is, is music.

[@juliusseizure591]

You really need to get to that genius 2nd movement of Schnittke's Concerto Grosso No.1! Contemporary music needs to be appreciated more.

[@steve.schatz]

Thank you Richard!!

[@Angel33Demon666]

Can you do an analysis on the fugues in Beethoven’s Misha Solemnis?

[@Richard.Atkinson]

I may do that at some point. Especially the Gloria!

[@Angel33Demon666]

That's great to hear. I wrote an essay a few years back comparing the 'in gloria dei patris' fugue in Haydn's Missa solemnis, the 'cum sancto spiritu' fugue in Mozart's Great Mass, and the Gloria fugue from Beethoven's Missa Solemnis. That was one of the most satisfying pieces of work I've ever done, and I'd like to hear your take on the Gloria fugue since I feel my analysis was insufficient.

[@SapereAude1490]

Man, why don't you have patreon yet? Also, I'm curious about the BWV 911. Please?

[@Richard.Atkinson]

My videos use copyrighted recordings, so I can't monetize them. I could do patreon, but I will likely make these even if people don't contribute. I'd rather have people share my videos widely than give me money.

[@SapereAude1490]

Richard Atkinson Think of it this way: say 500 people decide to give you a euro each month on patreon. You can then afford a new microphone, maybe a better pc for editing faster - making videos faster, wasting you less time. And if your videos are of (technically) better quality, more people will watch them - and therefore share them. Do it for the musical youth, desirous of learning ;)

[@SapereAude1490]

Think of it this way: say 500 people decide to give you a euro each month on patreon. You can then afford a new microphone, maybe a better pc for editing faster - making videos faster, wasting you less time. And if your videos are of (technically) better quality, more people will watch them - and therefore share them. Do it "for the profit and use of musical youth desirous of learning" ;)

[@Shmookcakes]

Haydn is the greatest of the composers!

[@steve.schatz]

No argument from this quarter. A lifetime of exploration and enjoyment.

[@davidecarlassara8525]

Yes he is!

[@gradwhan]

4:38 I think e Minor is not correct. its rather a 46 a minor chord resolving into the dominant of e major

[@Richard.Atkinson]

I'm not sure I understand which part you're talking about. At 4:38, there's a dominant E pedal tone that finally resolves to A minor in measure 148, but like I said, the music is still in A minor even prior to measure 148. I'm not sure how this relates to what you wrote.

[@CombraStudios]

this is science

[@juanmatiasfernandez]

Gracias por el esfuerzo! excelente obra y muy buen análisis

[@Richard.Atkinson]

De nada!

[@eduardomejia6977]

Hola, me fascinan tus videos. Podrías hacer un análisis de la sinfonía 40 de Mozart?

[@larchmontmark1]

Brilliantly done (I mean by *you* -- although I suppose it applies to Haydn too!) :-)

[@momoalnajjar]

Hello Richard! Are you considering an analysis of Bach's 'The Art of Fugue' BWV 1080?

[@Richard.Atkinson]

Someday, absolutely! I'll probably do The Musical Offering first though.

[@johnnythewaiter]

Can you do Praeludium et Fuga BWV 552 ?

[@Richard.Atkinson]

Never responded to this, but yes... this is one of Bach's greatest masterpieces! Also all the Clavierubung III that comes between them!

[@ru99414]

Could you do analysis of Bach: Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582?!

[@GalleryOfChameleon]

The Seven Angels There's not much to analyze.. standard passacaglia and double fugue

[@grannybrer]

This keeps disappearing from my Facebook feed. It comes and goes before I get a chance to listen. Annoying. Thank you for these. I think when you get a little break from your medical practice, you should head over to Harvard and give a lecture or two. :)