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String Quartet in D, Op.33 “Russian” No.6, Hob.III:42

17 min.

composed by Haydn

Joseph Haydn composed 6 string quartets Op.33 in 1781. They are sometimes called as “Russian” quartets, because they were dedicated to Paul I of Russia. This Op.33-6 (Hob.III:42) is simple and in-depth designed for well-collaborating of four parts. It consists of the following four movements.
I. Vivace assai
II. Andante
III. Scherzo, Allegro
IV. Finale, Allegretto

I. Vivace assai

 

II. Andante

 

III. Scherzo, Allegro

 

IV. Finale, Allegretto

 
Score & part notes