Australian Haydn Ensemble: Haydn's Oxford
Mon, 2nd Nov 2026 07:00 pm
Violinist-impresario Peter Salomon was the guardian angel/shrewd businessman who put Haydn on a boat to London. English audiences went wild, symphonies poured out, sterling poured in. London made Haydn famous and represented a genuine sea change in musical history: the fans were music lovers, not diversion-seeking aristocrats. They were all ravenous to listen again at home, so Salomon added a by-line in chamber arrangements for private concerts. AHE is well known for its thrilling performances of these versions. A long way from pale imitations: newly imagined, they are a clever, refreshing and often revelatory take. Although No. 92 "Oxford" premiered in Paris, Salomon claimed it. No. 95 raised eyebrows with its fabulous finale, and No. 103 "Drumroll" remains one of the era’s greatest achievements. How will they pull off the drumroll though? Wait and see, in this dramatic end to the Australian Haydn Ensemble’s 2026 season. PROGRAM HAYDN Symphony No. 92 in G major "Oxford" arr. Salomon HAYDN Symphony No. 95 in C minor arr. Salomon HAYDN Symphony No. 103 in E flat major "Drumroll" arr. Salomon CONCERT duration120mins (incl interval)
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