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Title	Farewell Symphony, The
Article no.	3117526
Category	Concert/wind/brass band
Subcategory	Music of Classic (1750-1820)
Instrumentation	Bra (brass band)
Format	PrtStm (full score and parts)
Country of publication	United Kingdom (uk)
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Composer	Haydn, Joseph
Arranger	Buxton, Neville
Additional info/contents	Composed in 1772, Haydn's Symphony No.45, better known as the "Farewell Symphony" due to the circumstances of which it was composed. Haydn's employer, Prince Nikolaus became so attracted to his Eszterhaza Castle, he spent longer and longer there each year. The court musicians were not allowed their families with them and became increasingly depressed. This symphony was composed in such a way, that during the last movement, one by one, each player blew out their candle, and crept of stage. The idea being that the prince would get the subtle hint. The next day, the court returned to Vienna! Arranged in the same way, players able to walk off one by one, a perfect ending to a concert, or first half.
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