Joseph Haydn Symphony in G major Hob. I: 100 (Military)
Horst Walter (Editor)
Heide Volckmar-Waschk (Preface)
At the beginning of February 1794, Haydn went to London for his second stay in England. Two movements from the Hob Symphony in G major. I: 100 were by that time already finished, and the work was completed and then performed on March 31. The second movement trumpet fanfare and the use of “Janissaries” percussion are the origin of this nickname “Military Symphony”, which Haydn even used himself. Its success in London was considerable: in 1794/1795 alone, the work was performed nine times and was quickly regarded as one of Haydn's favorite symphonies by the public. Anyone wishing to learn more about this symphony will be keen to acquire this inexpensive study edition - accompanied by reliable texts devoted to the birth of the work, its sources and the edition itself, and including the impeccable musical text from the Complete Edition of Haydn's Works.
en 
