Andrew Johnson on Instagram: "Joseph Haydn – String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 33 No. 2, “The Joke” Haydn’s nickname “The Joke” refers to the clever and humorous ending of the final movement, where he teases the audience with unexpected pauses and false endings. Written in 1781, this piece is part of the Op. 33 set, which Haydn described as written in a “new and special style.” The quartet as a whole shows Haydn at his most playful and inventive, blending wit with impeccable classical form. It