119K views · 1.9K reactions | Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 in G Major, better known as the “Surprise Symphony”, is a playful masterpiece written in 1791 during his celebrated London tour. The symphony earned its nickname thanks to a single, unexpected BAM! in the peaceful second movement (Andante). Haydn reportedly added this shocking fortissimo chord to jolt sleepy listeners awake Credit: @kseniareisinger #surprise #symphony #haydn | Khánh Jenny | Facebook

The Hunt Quartet introduces us to Haydn's "Surprise" Symphony as part of today's Symphony Shindig. Thanks to the Madison Symphony Orchestra and the Mead-Witter School of Music for sponsoring the Hunt Quartet performance! Next up: the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras (WYSO) Tibbetts Brass Quintet at 2:30, followed by Suzuki Strings of Madison at 3:00. | Madison Children's Museum | Facebook