Description
Of the three violin concertos by Joseph Haydn that survive, the ones in C major and A major were written during his time at the court of Prince Esterhazy. The violin concerto in G major, Hob. Vll:4, was likely composed in the early 1760s, prior to Haydn's appointment by the prince. Consequently, this concerto stands apart from the other two, as the solo violin part rarely ventures beyond the third position, and the focus is more on lyricism than virtuosity.
For younger violin students, this Haydn concerto provides a good introductory opportunity to engage with the composer's work. Our Urtext edition, based on the Haydn Complete Edition published by G. Henle Verlag, features an extensive preface that includes a discussion of the concerto's authenticity, among other topics. Additionally, the edition provides sophisticated string bowing and fingerings by Kurt Guntner, as well as cadenzas created by Franz Beyer.
