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Symphonien Nr. 88 & 92 "Oxford"

Leonard Bernstein · 1984

52 min · 8 tracks · classical music

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
83 /100
Summit
Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

Haydn's sharply contrasted movements and the deliberate pairing make a substantial, well-shaped program; Bernstein's performance is assured without making the interpretation singu…

What we noticed

  • Both symphonies begin with a slow introduction before turning to a quicker first movement, giving the pairing a clear structural parallel.
  • Each four-movement work alternates a slow movement and a minuet before a fast finale; the album presents the symphonies complete, in sequence.
  • In No. 88, the Largo interrupts its measured pace with a wind-led chorale, while No. 92's finale drives forward at Presto speed.
Composition 25% of the score
9/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Symphony in G major, Hob. I: 88: I. Adagio - Allegro 9:17
  • 2 Symphony in G major, Hob. I: 88: II. Largo 7:20
  • 3 Symphony in G major, Hob. I: 88: III. Menuetto. Allegretto 4:23
  • 4 Symphony in G major, Hob. I: 88: IV. Finale. Allegro con spirito 3:33
  • 5 Symphony in G major, Hob. I: 92 "Oxford": I. Adagio - Allegro spiritoso 8:00
  • 6 Symphony in G major, Hob. I: 92 "Oxford": II. Adagio 7:58
  • 7 Symphony in G major, Hob. I: 92 "Oxford": III. Menuet. Allegretto 6:16
  • 8 Symphony in G major, Hob. I: 92 "Oxford": IV. Finale. Presto 5:40

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