Haydn's Symphony 85 is the fourth of six symphonies that Haydn composed for the city of Paris and their most prestigious orchestra, the Concert de la Loge Olympique. These six symphonies (numbers 82-87) are collectively known as the Paris Symphonies and were performed for massive Parisian audiences where Haydn's music was much admired.
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| QUEEN MARIE ANTOINETTE OF FRANCE |
Haydn's Symphony 85 is nicknamed "The Queen" because it was the favorite of Marie Antoinette when she first heard it performed. Even the introduction of the first movement is in the style of a royal French Overture.
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