Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Hob. XV: 25 ‘’Gypsy’’ (parts and score); Joseph Haydn.

Piano Trio No. 39 in G Major, Hob. XV: 25 ‘’Gypsy’’ (parts and score) by Franz Joseph Haydn.

Urtext edition by Klaus Burmeister. Published by C.F. Peters

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was one of the greatest composers of Western classical music. A ceaseless innovator, he led the transition from the Baroque into the Classical period, refining and inventing many forms and genres and influencing countless composers, notably Mozart and Beethoven, whom he mentored. He became chiefly renowned for his humor, spontaneity, and inventive motivic development. He is known as the “father of the symphony” and the “father of the string quartet.”

Haydn enjoyed a career renaissance during his celebrated travels to London. He wrote his most famous piano trio, No. 39 in G Major, Hob. XV/25 in 1795, near the end of his second trip. This charming work is well-known for its final movement, which incorporates the Hungarian “Verbunkos” dance and Romani folk tunes and playing styles. This premium Peters urtext edition contains historical and critical commentary. Includes piano score and parts. Advanced level, Grade 5.