Joseph Haydn - String Quartet Op. 76, No. 2 ’Quinten’ (1797)

Franz Joseph Haydn (31 March[b] 1732 – 31 May 1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the string quartet and piano trio. His contributions to musical form have led him to be called “Father of the Symphony“ and “Father of the String Quartet“. Please support my channel: String Quartet Op. 76, No. 2 in D minor “Quinten“ (1796-97) 1. Allegro (0:00) 2. Andante o più tosto allegretto (6:50) 3. Menuetto. Allegro ma non troppo (12:38) 4. Vivace assai (15:56) Cleveland String Quartet The six String Quartets, Op. 76 by Joseph Haydn were composed in 1796 or 1797 and dedicated to the Hungarian count Joseph Georg von Erdödy (1754–1824). They form the last complete set of string quartets that Haydn composed. At the time of the commission, Haydn was employed at the court of Prince Nicolaus Esterházy II and was composing th