Michael Haydn's Symphony No. 24 in A major, Perger 15, Sherman 24, MH 302, was written in Salzburg in 1781. The symphony is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two bassoons, two horns, posthorn,H. C. Robbins Landon, The Symphonies of Joseph Haydn. London: Universal Edition & Rockliff (1955): 116, footnote 13. "Serenade No. 9 in D major, K. 320; a symphony in A major by Michael Haydn (autograph: monastery of Göttweig) also uses a 'Corno da Postiglione' in the trio of the minuet." and strings.
It has four movements:
The posthorn gets a solo in the trio of the minuet.Doblinger, Michael Haydn (1737–1806) Werke bei / Music published by Doblinger – Diletto Musicale: 6. This symphony is available as DM 349 in their Diletto Musicale series.
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References A. Delarte, "A Quick Overview of the Instrumental Music of Michael Haydn" Bob's Poetry Magazine November 2006: 21 PDF Charles H. Sherman and T. Donley Thomas, Johann Michael Haydn (1737–1806), a chronological thematic catalogue of his works. Stuyvesant, New York: Pendragon Press (1993) C. Sherman, "Johann Michael Haydn" in The Symphony: Salzburg, Part 2 London: Garland Publishing (1982): lxviii