Haydn's Symphony No. 45, The "Farewell" Symphony

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DescriptionThe tale of Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 45 in F♯ minor, known as the "Farewell" Symphony was told in Haydn’s later life to his biographers Albert Christoph Dies and Georg August Griesinger. Take a minute to get the scoop!Listen to: Joseph Haydn's Symphony No. 45, The "Farewell" Symphony ℅ YouTubeFun FactThe symphony could not be performed without the purchase of some special equipment. Haydn signed an order for two special half-step slides for use by the horn players. These slightl...