167, was composed by Joachim Raff in the spring and summer of 1871, during the time of the Franco-Prussian War.
It received its premiere on 8 February 1872 in a concert at the Royal Hoftheatre in Wiesbaden, conducted by Wilhelm Jahn,[1] followed by more performances later that year.
[1] The work was also performed in Brussels in February 1873 conducted by Henri Vieuxtemps.
[1] The symphony is scored for 2 flutes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, triangle and strings.
The work is structured in the traditional symphony form of four movements: A typical performance lasts for about 30–35 minutes.