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| ESTERHAZY PALACE IN THE 1780s |
Symphony 88 is possibly Haydn's most loved symphony that doesn't have it's own nickname or isn't part of a set such as the Paris or London Symphonies (even though the five symphonies 88-92 have often been jokingly referred to as Haydn's "Channel" Symphonies, referring to the body of water between France and England).
Although the entirety of Symphony 88 is marvelous, perhaps the highlight of the work is the catchy 4th movement Rondo which is one of Haydn's happiest creations.
