rticularly the case with the symphonies.
Different editions have different numberings, and the confusion is
increased by a further re-numbering of the piano symphonic scores
arranged for two and four hands. In Breitkopf & Hartel's catalogue many
works are included among the symphonies which are also found among the
smaller compositions, and others are catalogued twice. Even the composer
himself, in compiling his thematic catalogue, made mistakes. In the
present list we have been content for the most part to state the numbers
of the various instrumental works, without attempting to notify each
individual composition. Indeed, to do otherwise would have called for an
extensive use of music type. Nor have we thought it necessary to include
the supposititious and doubtful works, for which Pohl's list may be
consulted.
INSTRUMENTAL
125 symphonies, including overtures to operas and plays. Of these 94
are published in parts, 40 in score; 29 remain in MS. About 40 have been
arranged for pianoforte 2 hands, 60 for 4 hands, 10 for 8 hands.
Pohl gives a thematic list of the 12 symphonies composed for Salomon,
numbered in the order of their occurrence in the catalogue of the London
Philharmonic Society. These include:
TITLE OF WORK KEY DATE
"The Surprise" G major 1791
"The Clock," referring D minor 1794
to the Andante
"The Military" G major 1794
Other symphonies known by their titles are:
TITLE OF WORK KEY DATE
"Le Matin" D major
"Le Midi" C major
"Le Soir" G major 1761
"The Farewell" A major 1772
"Maria Theresa" C major 1773
"The Schoolmaster" E flat 1774
"Feuer Symphonie" (probably
overture to "Die Feuersbrunst") A major 1774
"La Chasse" D major 1780
"Toy" Symphony C major 1780
"La Reine de France" B major for Paris, 1786
"The Oxford" G major 1788
"The Seven Words from the Cross." Originally for orchestra.
Arranged first for 2 violins, viola and bass; afterwards for soli,
chorus and orchestra.
66 various compositions for wind and strings, separately and
combined, including divertimenti, co
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