Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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Beethoven composed a total of four overtures for his sole opera, "Leonore"/"Fidelio." The so-called Leonore Overture No. 1, written in 1806/07 for an unrealized performance in Prague, is the third in the chronological series. For a long time, it was mistakenly viewed as a precursor to the Leonore Overture No. 2 that Beethoven discarded, which significantly tarnished its reception. However, a fresh, impartial examination of this overture reveals its merits. Substantially shorter than Overtures No. 2 and 3, it has a more lyrical than dramatic character, shedding new light on Beethoven's efforts to find the ideal opening for his stage work. Featuring a new preface, this study edition is based on the musical text from the Beethoven Complete Edition.

Author : Ludwig van Beethoven

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Beethoven composed a total of four overtures for his only opera, "Leonore" (later renamed "Fidelio"). The Leonore Overture No. 2, written in 1805 for the opera's Vienna premiere, is the first in the chronological series. Rather than a formal recapitulation, this overture summarizes key dramatic moments from the opera, culminating in a climactic double fanfare that signals the resolution of the opera's central conflict and leads directly into the coda. This new study edition, featuring a fresh preface, is based on the musical text from the Beethoven Complete Edition.

Author : Joesph Haydn

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Joseph Haydn's "Paris Symphonies" were composed in 1785 and 1786 for the Société Olympique, a Parisian masonic lodge that maintained a large orchestra and organized regular concerts. These six symphonies are notable for their artful motivic work and playful wit, reflecting both Haydn's responsiveness to the discerning Parisian audience and the excellent abilities of the orchestra's musicians. The symphonies rapidly gained fame and popularity across Europe, thanks to published editions in Paris, Vienna, and London.

Author : Joesph Haydn

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Joseph Haydn's six "Paris Symphonies" were composed in 1785 and 1786 for the Parisian "Société Olympique" masonic lodge, which maintained a renowned orchestra and hosted regular concerts. These works showcase Haydn's masterful use of motifs and playful wit, appealing to the discerning Parisian audience and showcasing the orchestra's exceptional abilities. The symphonies quickly gained widespread popularity across Europe, thanks to published editions in Paris, Vienna, and London.

Author : Joesph Haydn

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The twelve "London Symphonies" represent the sublime culmination of Haydn's symphonic oeuvre. Composed for the London impresario Johann Peter Salomon, Haydn himself conducted the premieres of these works during his extended stays in the English capital in 1791/92 and 1794/95.

Author : Joesph Haydn

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Haydn's three Symphonies nos. 90–92, commissioned in 1788/89 by the Société Olympique, can be aptly dubbed his "Paris Symphonies Part II." This is because Haydn had already composed his six "Paris Symphonies" nos. 82–87 for the same organization just a few years earlier. Ironically, Haydn later sold these three symphonies a second time to Prince von Oettingen-Wallerstein, who requested "3 new symphonies from him." Despite such mercantile dealings, these works showcase Haydn at the height of his mastery as a symphonist. The autograph manuscript indicates that Symphony No. 90 in C major, completed in 1788, features a festive character with the addition of timpani and trumpets. This study edition, adopting the musical text of the Haydn Complete Edition, guarantees the highest scholarly quality and includes an informative preface and a brief Critical Report, making it an ideal companion for current and future Haydn fans.

Author : Joesph Haydn

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The "London Symphonies" represent the sublime culmination of Haydn's symphonic oeuvre. Composed for the London impresario Johann Peter Salomon, Haydn himself conducted the premieres of these works during his extended stays in the English capital in 1791/92 and 1794/95. Likely written in the winter of 1791/92, Symphony No. 93 in D major featured a musical structure that was both accessible and sophisticated, perfectly catering to London's tastes for melodic clarity and expressive pathos. The slow introduction's Baroque echoes of Handel, as well as the festive finale with its timpani and trumpets, would have resonated strongly with audiences, leading to the symphony being repeatedly performed that season. This study edition, based on the authoritative Haydn Complete Edition, ensures the highest scholarly standards, with an informative preface and critical notes making it an ideal companion for both seasoned Haydn enthusiasts and new fans.

Author : Joesph Haydn

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The twelve "London Symphonies" represent Haydn's sublime symphonic magnum opus. Composed for the London impresario Johann Peter Salomon, Haydn himself conducted the premieres during his extended stays in the English capital in 1791/92 and 1794/95. The final symphony in the series, the D-major Symphony No. 104, composed in early 1795, stands as the pinnacle of Haydn's symphonic oeuvre. Not only did it set the standard for the genre, influencing future generations of composers, but it remains one of Haydn's most frequently performed symphonies to this day. This study edition, sourced from the authoritative Haydn Complete Edition, provides the highest scholarly quality, accompanied by an informative preface and critical report - making it an essential companion for Haydn enthusiasts, both seasoned and new.

Author : Joesph Haydn

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Haydn arrived in London in February 1794 for his second stay in England. By this time, he had completed three movements of the Symphony in D major Hob. I:101, and the finished work premiered on March 3. The audience at the premiere noted the pendulum-like accompanying figure in the second movement, which a review explicitly mentioned as "The management of the accompaniments of the andante, though perfectly simple, was masterly." These even tick-tock oscillations captivated listeners, leading to the symphony's later nickname "Clock" in the 19th century. Even today, it's hard to hear the famous second movement without associating it with this moniker.