This publication presents a critical edition of Thomas Augustine Arne's Symphony No. 4 in C minor, aiming to provide an accurate performance score based on the original 1767 London printing. Editor Richard Platt utilizes the first edition published by J. Johnston to reconstruct the orchestral parts for modern performance. The work serves as a primary resource for musicologists and conductors interested in the mid-18th-century English symphonic tradition. By providing both the score and historical context, the edition facilitates the study and revival of Arne's orchestral output.

Musicologists and performers regard this edition as a reliable standard for accessing Arne's orchestral works. Experts frequently note the clarity of the editorial process and the utility of the provided historical context for period-informed performances.