The composition date of 1764 appears on the autograph manuscript, which survives. Haydn composed the work during his tenure as Vice-Kapellmeister at the court of Prince Nicolaus Esterházy. As Vice-Kapellmeister Haydn was in charge of all but religious music in the Esterházy household; in particular he was the leader of the orchestra and was expected to compose symphonies for it to perform. This ensemble numbered about fifteen players. The intended audience (except on special occasions such as the Prince's name day) consisted only of the Prince and his guests; thus "very often Haydn's orchestra would have outnumbered the listeners." (Jones 1990:18).
| Date of composition | 1764 (1764 revised in 1773) |
| First published | 1770 |
| Type | Symphony |
| Tonality | E-flat Major |
| Catalogue | Hob. I:22 |
| Approx. duration | 21 minutes |
| Instruments | Orchestra |
| Arrangements |
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Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony (Der Philosoph) Second Version No.22 in E-flat major, Hob. I:22 "The Philosopher (Der Philosoph) Second Version"
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| Autotranslations beta |
Joseph Haydn: Symphonie n°22 en mi bémol majeur, Hob. I:22 "The Philosopher (Der Philosoph) Original Version" Franz Joseph Haydn: Sinfonia n. 22 in mi bemolle maggiore, Hob. I:22 "The Philosopher (Der Philosoph) Original Version" Joseph Haydn: Sinfonie Nr. 22 Es-dur, Hob. I:22 "The Philosopher (Der Philosoph) Original Version" |