Description
Haydn arrived in London in early February 1794 for his second stay in England. By that time, he had already completed and premiered his Symphony in E-flat major, Hob. I:99, on February 10th. The performance was met with enthusiastic reviews, as one critic wrote the next day: "It is one of the grandest efforts of art that we ever witnessed. [...] - It was received with rapturous applause." This exceptional work featured Haydn's first use of clarinets in a symphony, as well as skillful counterpoint in the finale.
To those wishing to explore this symphony further, this inexpensive study edition is highly recommended. It provides reliable commentaries on the work's origins, sources, and edition, along with an authoritative musical text from the Haydn Complete Edition.
