Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 92 in G major "Oxford" Hob. I:92 (1789)

0:00 Adagio - Allegro spiritoso
7:58 Adagio
14:44 Menuetto: allegretto
20:55 Presto
The symphony is called the "Oxford" because Haydn is said to have conducted it at the conclusion of a ceremony in 1791 in which the degree of doctor of music was conferred on him by Oxford University. A candidate for this doctorate was required to present a specimen of his skill in composition, and that presented by Haydn was not as is sometimes said this symphony, but a minuet al rovescio, i. e. a palindrome, though not one specially composed for the occasion, as it first appears in G major in Haydn’s 1772 symphony no. 47 (Hob. I:47), and in the following year in A major as the minuet of his keyboard sonata in that key (Hob. XVI:26), where the trio is also a palindrome. The "Oxford" nickname stuck, though the symphony had actually been written in 1789 for performance in Paris. The degree was conferred fairly soon after Haydn’s first arrival in England, and as he had not by then finished composing any of the twelve "London" symphonies which he ultimately wrote for England, he brought to the Oxford ceremony his most recently completed example in the form.
Antal Dorati & Philharmonia Hungarica
Decca

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Here from Mike Duncan’s "Revolutions" podcast, which uses the Adagio’s middle D minor theme as its opening music. What a great symphony!

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11:43 POV you're about to hear a smart man mispronounce names.

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@@palmershort And sometimes excusing for mispronounciation, but then proceeding to perfectly pronounce them.

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Yeah thats it...

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For the revolution!

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My man

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I see you're a man of culture as well, viva la revolution!

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[@henryrusch9475]

Thank you so much for this recording and your informative notes. Antal Dorati, one of the truly outstanding conductors, presents this work in the 18th century spirit of innovation and liveliness which it deserves.

[@BlackhatAudio]

I love G Major pieces and this is one of the best in my opinion. Haydn conducted this symphony in 1791 when he received his honorary doctorate from Oxford, a degree which he attributes to opening the greatest houses to him and allowing him to gain the acquaintance of the first men in the land. It is the musical expression of his gratitude for the honor, kind and gentle.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

The composer’s name is Haydn. The honorary D. Mus, from Oxford meant a lot to Dr Haydn, but it did not open any doors for him because they were already wide open. Haydn’s two visits to England in 1791/92, and 1794/95 - where he was feted to an unprecedented degree - led to him being completely exhausted by the demanding schedule of both composition, performances, and an endless round of visits - including well away from London. In terms of ‘…the first men of the land’, in England - unlike much of Europe - the monarchy, aristocracy and church were almost completely irrelevant in terms of music; with the exception of George III (who invited him to move permanently into Windsor Castle) and the Royal family whom he met several times, Haydn’s visits to English people and places were decidedly un-aristocratic and consisted of rather more interesting people such as the astronomer Herschel, the surgeon Hunter, and visits to places like Portsmouth to be shown over some ships of the Royal Navy - and thousands of French prisoners. The ‘Oxford’ symphony (1789) was not written for the ceremony in July 1791, it was one he had in his bag that had actually been written two years earlier; you’re right however that it is a wonderful work, one of his finest symphonies, and an appropriate choice for the occasion.

[@BlackhatAudio]

@@elaineblackhurst1509 of course his name was Haydn, that's even the title of this upload. The o was a cell phones autocorrect and something most people understand and overlook, but thanks, I fixed it. I said he conducted it in '91 not that it was written then, silly. I guess you missed​ that part, no matter, it's ok. But yes it did open a lot of doors for him. as he, himself said in correspondence with friends. Read a bit more and get a broader understanding than just one or two accounts. He himself said it opened doors for him, I didn't just make that up. Have a great day and keep listening and keep reading. God Bless.

[@davidwahrheit6143]

@@BlackhatAudio "Read a bit more and get a broader understanding than just one or two accounts." I have read Elaine's musicological comments on many postings over the years and have found them to be both erudite and correct -- and, in contrast to your patronizing defensiveness, hardly in need of getting a "broader understanding."

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@@davidwahrheit6143 I have, thanks

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The opening was so original for the time. Bravo, Haydn!

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The opening melts my heart from its sweetness…

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Dorati è nello spirito Haydniano: eleganza,compostezza, entusiasmo contenuto, lasciar “ cantare” l’orchestra. L’asprezza di certi famosi direttori non si addice ad Haydn.

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Haydn é maravilhoso! Obrigado por postar

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Colors of Periods/Eras Early: Medieval: Tan Renaissance: Brown Common Practice: Baroque: Red Classical: Blue Romantic: Pink

[@henryrusch9475]

Thank you also for providing the score which is very helpful.

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Master master master master absolute wunderschön wunder wunder Wunder MASTERWORK!!

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Esta sinfonía, como las mujeres guapas de verdad, cada día que pasa está más bonita.

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This is truly a masterpiece

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El genio, el musico, el hombre que logro lo supremo.

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Shapes for the animated graphical score Woodwinds: Flute - ellipse 2 Oboes - inverted ellipse 2 Bassoons - inverted ellipse Brass: 2 Horns - octagon 2 Trumpets - octagon Percussion: Timpani - rectangle Strings - rhombus

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Underappreciated compared to his other symphonies. A wonderful and original work somewhat unlike his others.

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Belíssima obra!

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Cool!

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Wunderbar!

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sublime.

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This symphony is nice

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Thanks! Check out the other Haydn symphonies on my channel!

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그렇네

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@@mateuspereira9288 모차르트가 하이든 영향을 많이 받긴 했어요

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well said

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1:33 allegro spiritoso

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Excelente

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1789 año de la Revolución Francesa

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11:43 Edit: if you know, you know.

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Thank you. It was stuck in my head.

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I know.

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8:06 for music history

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1:32, spiritoso

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20:51 por favor escuchad a Haydn

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Congaudentes celebremus. Ludus haydnensis.

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Obrigado.

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Bellissima ed entusiasmante!!!!!!

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🎓✌🏽

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92 or 9?

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92.

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When you look at the score you can think, Well it's easy to compose sth like this...well, try it , it is VERY difficult !

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13:30 - you hear the birds singing here ❤

[@mmmoroi]

Haydn was offered honorary doctorate degree from Oxford, but declined because he did not bother to travel to England.

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

It is so sad when lazy commentators choose to go public with such unmitigated rubbish without the slightest sense of embarrassment or shame; I suggest you remove this blatant disinformation. Haydn *did* go to Oxford to receive the rarely awarded* honorary Oxford D. Mus on 8 July 1791; he arrived late on 6 July so missed the first planned concert, but conducted his Symphony 92 (‘Oxford’) at the second on 7 July. The honour - one of many of different sorts that Haydn received from all over Europe - was something of which he was immensely proud. Haydn *did* go to England twice, each trip lasting about eighteen months from roughly January to August thus covering the 1791 and 1792 London seasons on the first trip, and the 1794 and 1795 seasons on the second trip. * Neither Handel, nor JC Bach or CF Abel for example ever received one.

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עכשיו חבר טוב שלי הלך לשמוע את זה בקונצרט. לדעתי זה לא הוגן (המחיר) כי אין תפאורה או תאורה מעניינת כמו נניח במופע רוק, ופשוט יותר כיף לשמוע בבית או מחוצה לו באוזניות. גם בלי הכאב הזה של מחיאות הכפיים כל סיום קטע שלא לדבר על ההתעסקות בלמצוא חניה 😂.

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Haydn is classical music..

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