Symphony No. 3 (Michael Haydn)

Symphony No. 3 in G major is a symphony composed by Michael Haydn, the younger brother of Joseph Haydn. The precise date of its composition is uncertain, with estimates ranging from the mid-1760s to the early 1770s. Scholarly debate continues regarding its authenticity and exact placement within Michael Haydn's oeuvre, with some questioning whether it is genuinely his work or a misattribution. The symphony is scored for a typical Classical orchestra of the period, though the precise instrumentation might vary slightly depending on the available sources and performing editions.

While less frequently performed than the works of his more famous brother, Michael Haydn's Symphony No. 3 shows the influence of the prevailing stylistic trends of the time. It exhibits characteristics common to symphonies of the period, including a four-movement structure (typically fast-slow-minuet-fast), though details of its thematic material and formal construction remain largely undocumented in readily accessible resources. Further research is required to fully understand its unique characteristics and place within Michael Haydn's compositional development. Information regarding specific movements, thematic analysis, and notable recordings is limited in publicly available sources.