Symphony No.53 in D major, Hob.I:53 (Haydn, Joseph)

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Editor Helmut Schultz (1904–1945)
Publisher. Info. Boston: Haydn Society, 1951.
Reprinted Kritische Ausgabe sämtlicher Symphonien, Vol.V (pp.95-158)
Salzburg: Haydn-Mozart Presse, n.d.(ca.1960). Plate H.M.P. 61.
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Misc. Notes No renewal found
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Editor Helmut Schultz (1904–1945)
Publisher. Info. Boston: Haydn Society, 1951.
Reprinted Kritische Ausgabe sämtlicher Symphonien, Vol.V
Salzburg: Haydn-Mozart Presse, n.d.(ca.1960). Plate H.M.P. 61.
Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A6722.
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Editor Timothy Lanfear (b. 1958)
Publisher. Info. Timothy Lanfear
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Misc. Notes Transcribed from Kritische Ausgabe sämtlicher Symphonien edited by H. C. Robbins Landon et al.
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Version A-B

8 more: Oboe 1, 2 • Bassoon (1-2) • Horn 1/2 (D/A) • Timpani • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Editor Helmut Schultz (1904–1945)
Publisher. Info. Boston: Haydn Society, 1951.
Reprinted Kritische Ausgabe sämtlicher Symphonien, Vol.V
Salzburg: Haydn-Mozart Presse, n.d.(ca.1960). Plate H.M.P. 61.
Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A6722.
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Version C

8 more: Flute • Oboe 1, 2 • Bassoon • Horn 1, 2 (D) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos/Basses

Publisher. Info. Paris: Sieber, n.d.
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Misc. Notes No Menuetto in this edition
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For Piano 4 Hands (Klage)
Arranger Carl Klage (1788–1850)
Publisher. Info. Magdeburg: Heinrichshofen's Verlag, n.d.[1857]. Plate H.M. 1235.
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For Harpsichord or Piano or Organ
Publisher. Info. London: J. Bland, n.d.(ca.1785).
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Misc. Notes Sigr. Haydns Grand Orchestre Sinfonie as Performed at the Nobility's Concerts, Adapted for the Organ, Harpsichord or Piano Forte.
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For Piano
Arranger D.K.
Publisher. Info. D.K.
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Andante (No.2)

For Flute and Piano (Taffanel)
See: 10 transcriptions classiques (Taffanel, Paul)
For Violin and Harp (Krumpholz)
Editor Jean-Baptiste Krumpholz (1742–1790)
Publisher. Info. J. Dale, London.
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Misc. Notes Transposed to G major.
Violin ad lib.

From the International Harp Archives at Brigham Young University
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Editor Jean-Baptiste Krumpholz (1742–1790)
Publisher. Info. Paris: JH Naderman, n.d. Plate 9.
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Misc. Notes Transposed to G major.
Violin ad lib.

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General Information

Work Title Symphony No.53 in D major
Alternative. Title L’Impériale ; Sinfonia No.53
Name Translations symphonie nº 53; Symphony No. 53; Symfonie nr. 53; Sinfonia n. 53; 53. Sinfonie; [7 more...]交響曲第53番 (ハイドン); Sinfonía n.º 53; סימפוניה מס' 53 (L'Impériale) של היידן; Симфония № 53; السيمفونيه رقم 53; Symfoni nr. 53; Симфонија бр. 53 (Хајдн)
Name Aliases L'Impériale; Symfonie nr. 53 (Haydn); Sinfonía n.º 53 en re mayor, Hob. I:53; La imperial
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 293022943; BNF: 148331461
Composer Haydn, Joseph
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Hob.I:53
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IJH 542
Key D major
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 4 movements:
  1. Largo maestoso – Vivace (D major, 246 bars)
  2. Andante (A major, 128 bars)
  3. Minuet – Trio (D major, 66 bars)
  4. Finale
Version A: Capriccio. Moderato (D major, 160 bars)
Version B: Presto (D major, 167 bars)
Version C: Presto (D major, 193 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1777-79 ca.
First Publication. 1782 ca. or earlier
Average DurationAvg. Duration 25 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail flute, 2 oboes, [2] bassoon[s], 2 horns, [2 trumpets], [timpani], strings
Related Works Finale "B" is identical to the Overture in D major, Hob.Ia:7
External Links Haydn100&7
Wikipedia article
Extra Information Hoboken only recognizes versions "A" and "C" (referred to as "B") for the finale

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