Symphony No. 88 in G major (Hob. I/88) was written by Joseph Haydn, for the orchestra of Esterháza under the benevolent Prince Nikolaus Esterhazy. It is notably the first of his symphonies written after the completion of the six Paris symphonies in 1786.

The symphony was completed in 1787, just like his 89th symphony. It is one of Haydn's best-known works, even though it is not one of the Paris or London symphonies and does not have a descriptive nickname.

00:00 1. Adagio-Allegro
06:23 2. Largo
12:05 3. Menuetto-Trio (Allegretto)
16:43 4. Finale (Allegro con spirito)

Antal Doráti, Philharmonica Hungarica


Other great recordings of this Symphony:

Leonard Bernstein/Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra:    • Haydn: Symphony nº 88 In G - Leonard ...  

Frans Brüggen/Orchestra Of The 18th Century:    • Haydn: Symphony no.88 in G Major (Fra...