On 16.01.2007 Kim Patrick Clow wrote:
Johannes brought this up, but you're right-- the Haydn concerts were benefits; and most of the musicians donated their services.
Well, strictly speaking they didn't donate their services. Instead they took part to qualify for the Witwer und Waisen fund. It was a kind of insurance, and the premium was to play in the concerts.
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