Notes for Symphony 40 in G minor

Orchestration

The original version calls for 1 flute 2 oboes and 2 bassoons. There is an alternate version for 1 Flute 2 clarinets 2 oboes and 2 bassoons. In the Dover score, both versions are present. The top 2 staves can substitute the oboe staff.

Original version staves:  3 and following. Revised version staves: 3, 1 2 5 and following