... consists of largely two part writing at the beginning. In contrast the Wagner is largely four part work and has much contrapuntal complexity. It contains a host of compositional devices such as the imitation in the violins, bars 63-64. There is a great deal more doubling in the Wagner than the Haydn giving it a much thicker texture. However, there is much contrast in the texture within the Haydn, sections of thick texture contrast with silent bars e.g paused rest at bar 11. This is also evident in the contrasting dynamics, with dramatic climaxes and softer passages. The Haydn is far more uniform and continuous in its texture with few rests to be found in the parts. There is also much less dynamic variation. The Haydn is Diatonic whereas the Wagner is much more ambiguous in its key, the keys are implied rather than stated. The use of chromatic harmony ...

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