Autograph letter signed, dated : Eszterháza Aug. 28 1789, to M. [Jean-Georges] Sieber in Paris, 1789 Aug. 28.

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Autograph letter signed, dated : Eszterháza Aug. 28 1789, to M. [Jean-Georges] Sieber in Paris, 1789 Aug. 28.

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Promising to compose the four symphonies and to send them one by one, as they are completed, and adding that one of the four is to be called the "National Sinfonie."

1 item (1 p., with integral address leaf) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Sieber, Jean-George, 1738-1822

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Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library)

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Haydn, Joseph, 1732-1809

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Possibly composed by 1778-79. This symphony exists in several different versions. This edition is based on parts published by Siéber, Paris, 1786, which lack the minuet and trio listed in Hoboken.--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Symphony no. 53 : (L'Impériale) / by Joseph Haydn ; edited by Alfred Einstein. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50181222 Composed before 1781. Authenticity doubtful. For other editions see callnos. 11...