Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Donald Macleod explores the life and music of Joseph Haydn, the bicentenary of whose death is marked in 2009
Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores the compositions and early life of Joseph Haydn. Includes Missa Brevis, L'isola disabitata, Piano Trio and Organ Concerto in C.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod considers Haydn's relationship with his long-time employers, the aristocratic Esterhazy family, and discovers his loyalty to his boss and the musicians on his staff.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod looks at Haydn's work as opera impresario at the Esterhazy summer residence and tells the story of a musical message to Haydn's employer - the Farewell Symphony.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod tells the story of Haydn's much anticipated and hugely successful trip to England, where he won the hearts of everyone, from the concertgoing public to royalty.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod looks at Haydn's late compositions, including The Creation, inspired partly by the music of Handel and also by a visit to the observatory of William Herschel.
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