Though it is some time since the Haydn Symphony Series, I finally decided to do the series of threads on the string quartets, since the idea was raised at the time.
The Opus 1 was composed in the 1750s, or at the latest early 1760s (sources differ). These works are written in a five-movement divertimento form, rather than the four movements which became standard later. It marks the beginning of Haydn's string quartet oeuvre, and in some sense therefore the beginning of the genre itself.
I have included the Hoboken numbering and key after the opus numbering, as there seem to be two different numbering systems. I am following WIKI in labelling the polls. No. 5 was later found to be Symphony A, but I have put it in to be as inclusive as possible.
Like before, choose your favourite quartet, and comment on the works, recordings etc. One difference from the symphonies is that I have decided to make the polls single vote only - so if you particularly love more than one of the quartets then please say so in the thread.
Next: Opus 2
The Opus 1 was composed in the 1750s, or at the latest early 1760s (sources differ). These works are written in a five-movement divertimento form, rather than the four movements which became standard later. It marks the beginning of Haydn's string quartet oeuvre, and in some sense therefore the beginning of the genre itself.
I have included the Hoboken numbering and key after the opus numbering, as there seem to be two different numbering systems. I am following WIKI in labelling the polls. No. 5 was later found to be Symphony A, but I have put it in to be as inclusive as possible.
Like before, choose your favourite quartet, and comment on the works, recordings etc. One difference from the symphonies is that I have decided to make the polls single vote only - so if you particularly love more than one of the quartets then please say so in the thread.
Next: Opus 2