Acquisition of four manuscript volumes each containing three symphonies by Joseph Haydn, known as the London or Salomon symphonies. They were written during Haydn's visits to London from 1791-1795. Of the twelve manuscripts two are in Haydn's autograph and the other ten are copies of the originals.
Nation/region
London
Grant awarded
£400,000
Award date
Sector
Museums, Libraries and Archives