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).
Haydn is tempted to London by the impresario Johann Peter Salomon and becomes a sought-after celebrity, composing a dozen symphonies which contain some of his finest music. The English capital was much more important in building the composer's fame and legacy than his home of Vienna, as Donald Macleod discovers.
Last on
Music Played
![]()
Joseph Haydn
Finale: Vivace from 'London' Trio No. 1 in C (HobIV/1)
Performer: Jean-Pierre Rampal (flute) Performer: Isaac Stern (violin) Performer: Mstislav Rostropovich (cello)
- Sony Classical SM2K89984.
![]()
Joseph Haydn
Kyrie from Mass No. 11 in D minor, 'Nelson Mass' (HobXXII/11)
Performer: Donna Brown (soprano) Performer: Monteverdi Choir Performer: English Baroque Soloists Performer: John Eliot Gardiner (conductor)
- Philips 470 286-2.
![]()
Joseph Haydn
Keyboard Trio No. 25, 'Gypsy Trio' (HobXV/25) in G
Performer: Vienna Piano Trio Performer: (Wolfgang Redik, violin; Marcus Trefny, cello; Stefan Mendl, piano)
- Nimbus NI 5535.
![]()
Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 104, 'London' in D
Performer: Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra Performer: Colin Davis (conductor)
- Philip432286-2.
Broadcasts
- Thu 11 Nov 201012:00BBC Radio 3
- Thu 11 Nov 201022:00BBC Radio 3
Beethoven Unleashed – the box set
The complete set of Radio 3 Beethoven Unleashed podcasts, with Donald Macleod.
What was really wrong with Beethoven?
Georgia Mann and neurosurgeon Henry Marsh examine the composer's numerous health problems
Composers A to Z
Visit the extensive audio archive of Radio 3 programmes about Composers and their works.
Who knew? Five eye-opening stories from Composer of the Week
The production team reflects on 5 of Donald Macleod’s best stories from the last 20 years
Five reasons why we love Parry's Jerusalem
What is the strange power of Jerusalem which makes strong men weep?
A man out of time – why Parry's music and ideas were at odds with his image...
The composer of Jerusalem was very far from the conservative figure his image suggests.
Composer Help Page
Find resources and contacts for composers from within the classical music industry.
