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.
Donald Macleod looks at Haydn's life and work as opera impresario at the Esterhazy summer residence - a glorious palace set in a Hungarian swamp - and tells the story of a tactful musical message to Haydn's employer - the Farewell Symphony.
Part of Radio 3's Composers of the Year 2009 season.
Lo Speziale (excerpt)
Veronika Kincses (soprano)
Ferenc Liszt Chamber Orchestra Budapest
Gyorgy Lehel (conductor)
Hungaroton HCD119262 T23
Armida (excerpt)
Jessye Norman (soprano)
Lausanne Chamber Orchestra
Antal Dorati (conductor)
Philips 4266412 T1
L'infedelta delusa (excerpt)
Vespina ...... Nancy Argenta
Nanni ...... Stephen Varcoe
La Petite Bande
Sigiswald Kuijken (conductor)
Harmonia Mundi 05472 77316 CD1 T9-11
Symphony No 45 in F sharp minor (Farewell)
Hanover Band
Roy Goodman (harpsichord/conductor)
Hyperion CDA66522 T1-5.
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- Wed 21 Jan 200912:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 21 Jan 200922:00BBC Radio 3
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