Symphony No. 8 (Michael Haydn)

Michael Haydn's Symphony No.

8 in D major, Perger 38, Sherman 8, Sherman-adjusted 10, MH 69, is believed to have been written in Salzburg, some time after 1764.

Scored for flute, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani and strings, in four movements: The Andante and Menuetto feature significant parts for solo bassoon.

The Presto finale calls for solo roles for clarinet, bassoon and horn.