This is one of a series of postings of important classical music dates, from the 17th century to the present. Included are the date and location of the birth and death of composers, and the premiere date and location of the first public performance of works. When the premiere date and location is unknown, the date or year of completion of the work is given. Though reasonably comprehensive, this is a subjective list, so the choice of composers and works is mine. If you find any errors, or if you can offer a premiere date and location for a work where only the completion date or year is listed, please post a comment here.
1790
June 1 – Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed Piano Sonata No. 59 in E♭ major, Hob. XVI:49
1791
March 11 – Symphony No. 96 in D major, Hob. I:96 “Miracle” by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
April or early May – Symphony No. 95 in C minor, Hob. I:95 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
June 23 – Ave verum corpus, motet in D major, K. 618, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was first performed in Baden bei Wien, Austria
September 30 – The Magic Flute, K. 620, opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was first performed in Vienna, Austria
October 16 – Concerto in A major for Basset-Clarinet and Orchestra, K. 622 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was first performed in Prague, Czech Republic
December 4 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) last worked on his unfinished Requiem in D minor, K. 626
December 5 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) died in Vienna, Austria
1792
February 17 – Symphony No. 93 in D major, Hob. I:93 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
February 29 – Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) was born in Pesaro, Italy
March 2 – Symphony No. 98 in B♭ major, Hob. I:98 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
March 23 – Symphony No. 94 in G major, Hob. I:94 “Surprise” by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
May 4 – Symphony No. 97 in C major, Hob. I:97 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
1793
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed Variations in F minor, Hob. XVII:6 “Un piccolo divertimento” (piano)
1794
February 10 – Symphony No. 99 in E♭ major, Hob. I:99 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
1795
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed Piano Sonata No. 60 in C major, Hob. XVI:50
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed Piano Trio No. 40 in F♯ minor, op. 82, no. 3, Hob. XV:26
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) wrote Rondo a Capriccio in G major, now known as “Rage Over a Lost Penny”, op. 129
February 2 – Symphony No. 102 in B♭ major, Hob. I:102 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
March 2 – Symphony No. 103 in E♭ major, Hob. I:103 “Drumroll” by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
May 4 – Symphony No. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 by Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was first performed in London, England
1796
Franz Berwald (1796-1868) was born in Stockholm, Sweden
1797
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed String Quartet in G major, op. 76, no. 1, Hob. III:75
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed String Quartet in D minor, op. 76, no. 2, Hob. III:76 “Fifths”
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed String Quartet in C major, op. 76, no. 3, Hob. III:77 “Emperor”
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) completed String Quartet in B♭ major, op. 76, no. 4, Hob. III:78 “Sunrise”
January 31 – Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was born in Vienna, Austria
1798
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) completed Romance No. 2 in F major for violin and orchestra, op. 50
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) completed Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, op. 13 “Pathétique”
1799
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) completed String Quartet No. 3 in D major, op. 18, no. 3