Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
The life and work of Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, with a focus on his often neglected operas. Presented by Donald Macleod
Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod investigates Haydn's much-neglected stage works and introduces a complete performance of his first comic opera, La canterina.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod's exploration of Haydn's neglected operas includes two comedies from the 1770s - L'infedelta delusa and L'incontro improvviso.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod looks at Haydn's neglected operas, concentrating on his choice of libretti. Featuring excerpts from Il mondo della luna and La vera costanza.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod explores Haydn's neglected operas, focusing on how the composer took a striking new direction. Featuring excerpts from L'isola disabitata and La fedelta premiata.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod looks at the final chapter of Haydn's operatic career, with excerpts from Armida and Orfeo ed Euridice.
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