Haydn scholarship has mirrored recent trends in musicological research with an increased interest in the cultural context and reception of his music, though he has not received the sustained consideration given to other canonical figures. Over the past decade, more consideration has been paid to Haydn's operas and oratorios which previously tended to be eclipsed by his chamber and orchestral music. These new perspectives are the focus of this collection which showcases recent approaches and allows us to re-evaluate the long-held notion that Haydn's era marked the rise of the concept of autonomous musical works. This book enriches understanding of cultural contexts in which Haydn's music is being understood, providing models for future contextual studies and allows for a more historically responsive understanding of his works. It includes analysis of less well-known compositions, especially the oratorio Il Ritorno di Tobia, Orfeo and the late canons, but also of works like the London Symphonies and The Creation. Showcases the latest approaches to Haydn and his music, including rich cultural context and varied reception histories. Nancy November is Professor of Musicology at the University of Auckland. She is the recipient of a Humboldt Fellowship (2010–12); and three Marsden Grants from the New Zealand Royal Society. She recently edited The Cambridge Companion to the Eroica Symphony (2020) and has published on a broad range of chamber music from the nineteenth century. Her book Opera in the Viennese Home from Mozart to Rossini appeared in 2024.