Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Donald Macleod investigates many aspects of Haydn's turbulent personality, including commercial opportunism, double dealing, penny pinching and matrimonial misery
Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Esterhazy
Donald Macleod on what working at the court of Esterhazy meant for Haydn. With Adagio - Allegro (Symphony No 6 in D), String Quartet in B minor, H III 64 and Symphony No 83.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - In the Name of the Lord
Donald Macleod explores Haydn's Catholic faith and the powerful religious drama he conveyed in many works. Includes Te Deum for the Empress Marie Therese in C, H XXIIIc 2.
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - Long Live Papa Haydn
Donald Macleod discusses why Haydn was not such a Viennese composer, only living in the city at the beginning and end of his career. With Symphony No 94 in G (Surprise).
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - The Father of the Symphony
Donald Macleod introduces the life and work of Joseph Haydn, a composer who was more famous in his lifetime than Mozart or Beethoven. Includes Symphony No 101 (Clock).
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Composer of the Week - Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) - The Shakespeare of Music
Donald discusses how Haydn was tempted to London by the impresario Johann Peter Salomon and became a sought-after celebrity. With Keyboard Trio No 24 (Gypsy Trio).
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