Sturm und Drang
A "Sturm und Drang" period is often attributed to the works of the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn from the late 1760s to early 1770s. Works during this period often feature a newly impassioned or agitated element; however, Haydn never mentions "Sturm und Drang" as a motivation for his new compositional style, and there remains an overarching adherence to classical form and motivic unity. Though Haydn may not have been consciously affirming the anti-rational ideals of "Sturm und Drang", one can certainly perceive the influence of contemporary trends in musical theatre on his instrumental works during this period.