Symphony No. 12 (Michael Haydn)

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Michael Haydn's Symphony No. 12 in G major, Perger 7, Sherman 12, MH 108, written in Salzburg in 1768, was at one time mistaken for a symphony by Joseph Haydn (Hob. I:G8).

Scored for 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 horns and strings, in four movements:

  1. Allegro molto
  2. Andante, in C major
  3. Menuetto e Trio
  4. Prestissimo

[edit] Discography

Included in a set of 20 symphonies on the CPO label with Bodhan Warchal conducting the Slovak Philharmonic.

[edit] References

  • A. Delarte, "A Quick Overview Of The Instrumental Music Of Michael Haydn" Bob's Poetry Magazine November 2006: 18 [PDF]
  • Charles H. Sherman and T. Donley Thomas, Johann Michael Haydn (1737 - 1806), a chronological thematic catalogue of his works. Stuyvesant, New York: Pendragon Press (1993)
  • C. Sherman, "Johann Michael Haydn" in The Symphony: Salzburg, Part 2 London: Garland Publishing (1982): lxviii
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