The Symphony No. 88 in G major was probably composed by Haydn in 1787, just one year after the six so-called "Parisian" symphonies. Together with his twin work, the Symphony in F major No. 89, it was written for the violinist Johann Tost, who sold it to the Parisian publisher Sieber. In both works, Haydn once again appealed to the compositional conquests that ensured the success of Parisian symphonies: mastery of the composition technique, richness of musical ideas and detail, and individual use of the very colorful wind register (which, moreover , still does not have clarinets). The Symphony in G major is characterized by its joyful, almost cheeky inflection - first and foremost, in the theme of the Rondo finale, which has all the necessary qualities to make it look obsessing. The study score incorporates the musical text of the complete edition of Haydn's works thus offering the guarantees of the highest scientific quality. A substantial foreword and a brief critical apparatus make this handy score an ideal companion for all fans of Haydn and those who want to become one.
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