Symphony No. 61 (Haydn)
# Symphony No. 61 (Haydn)

The Symphony No. 61 in D major, Hoboken I/61, is a symphony by Joseph Haydn. The autograph has survived and is dated 1776.

## Movements

The symphony is scored for flute, two oboes, two bassoons, two horns, timpani and strings. There are four movements:

* Vivace
* Adagio, $^3$ $_4$ in A major
* Menuetto & Trio: Allegretto, $^3$ $_4$
* Finale: Prestissimo

The opening movement is colorfully orchestrated. Particularly notable is the second theme which starts with pulsating oboes and bassoon before the flute enters with a falling motif. The expositional coda also features a pulsating accompaniment against a chromatic rise in the strings.

Daniel Heartz has noted the "hunt"-like character of the final movement, and Haydn's greater mastery of rondo form compared to earlier symphonies.

