The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century sinks its teeth into Haydn's early symphonies on March 13. His 6th, 7th and 8th symphonies are characterized by unprecedented virtuosic orchestral parts and solos. Here reacquaint yourself with the young Haydn, innovator and musical genius. The symphonies are the first he wrote at the court in Esterhazy, and show Haydn at the peak of his experimental ability. Barely 10 years after the death of J.S. Bach, he composed these works; Mozart was only 5 years old. It's hard to fathom when you hear it.