Joseph Haydn: Symphonie In E Flat Major Hob I:84: Orchester

Joseph Haydn's so-called Paris Symphonies were composed in 1785 and 1786 for the masonic lodge Société Olympique in Paris, which ran a large orchestra and organised regular concerts. These six works are notable for their artfulmotivic work and playful wit. Haydn here pays tribute both to the discerning taste of the Paris audience and to the excellent abilities of the musicians in the orchestra. These symphonies rapidly became famous and popularthroughout Europe, thanks to editions published variously in Paris, Vienna and London. This E-flat major Symphony, composed in 1786, is notable for its colourful use of the woodwind, which are also allowed to come to the fore insolo passages. This study edition reproduces the musical text of the Haydn Complete Edition, which isa guarantor of the finest scholarship. An informative preface and a brief critical report make this handy score an idealcompanion for all Haydn fans, both present and future.