Surprisingly, given its importance in nineteenth century music, the symphony hasn’t been with us for that long. Its establishment is traditionally laid at the door of Josef Haydn and – while there are a few pieces by others that predate his efforts – Haydn’s one hundred and four examples of the genre were undoubtedly the basis of its subsequent popularity. And, after Haydn come Mozart and Beethoven…

A chance to examine the development of this most popular of orchestral forms.

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