Format : Study Score / Miniature
Symphony in D major Hob. I:104-The twelve London Symphoniesâ comprise the sublime final statement of Haydnâ s symphonic Å uvre. They were written for the London impresario Johann Peter Salomon and Haydn himself conducted their premieres during his lengthy stays in the English metropolis in 1791/92 and 1794/95. The D-major Symphony no. 104 was composed as the last of the London Symphoniesâ in early 1795 and is not only the concluding work but also the highlight of Haydnâ s symphonic output overall. It firmly established the high standards of the genre for future generations of composers and probably Haydnâ s most performed symphony to this day. This study edition adopts the musical text of the Haydn CompleteEdition thereby guaranteeing the highest scholarly quality. An informative preface and a brief Critical Report make the handy score an ideal companion for all current and soon-to-be Haydn fans.