Voicing: SATB with Piano and Opt. Strings, Oboes, Trumpets, Timpani and Continuo
Edited by Martin Banner
Martin Banner's edition of this highly accessible piece exemplifies Johann Michael Haydn's masterful writing. Scored for piano or optional strings, oboes, trumpets, timpani and continuo, this piece allows choruses of varying abilities to capture the magic of the Classical period. With an opening fanfare, followed by a lilting fugue in 3/4, if you are looking for a teaching piece as an introduction to the Classical period, look no further - this is the one!