This is a set of three symphonies by Joseph Haydn, composed in the early 1770s. They exemplify Haydn's exploration of Sturm und Drang-influenced gestures and darker tonalities, with increased dramatic contrast and formal experimentation across movements, and one of the works employs a theatrical finale that physically conveys a farewell gesture to the Esterházy court, reflecting the social context of Haydn's career at that time.
