In 1789, Haydn composed three symphonies (numbers 90, 91, and 92) for a commission by Count d'Ogny of France. The works were premiered by the same ensemble that first premiered Haydn's Paris Symphonies (numbers 82-87) conducted by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges.
When Haydn made his first of his two visits to England, he brought his Symphony 92 with him for a performance at Oxford University where he accepted the degree of Doctor of Music. Because of the association with the university, Symphony 92 is also referred to as Haydn's "Oxford" Symphony.
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| OXFORD UNIVERSITY IN THE 18th CENTURY |
The Oxford Symphony was a massive success with both the French and the English. It's performance at Oxford kicked off what would be Haydn's greatest professional achievement, his two massively successful residencies in London.
