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).
Donald Macleod discovers why Haydn was not such a Viennese composer, only living in the city at the beginning and end of his career. His relationship with the city was a fitful, troublesome one, from what he described himself as his 'wretched existence' as a student musician, to his last moments in this world, lying on his deathbed, as Napoleon's artillery battalions bombarded the city and cannon shot blasted his neighbourhood. "My children," Haydn is said to have told his anxious servants during his final hours, "have no fear, for where Haydn is, no harm can fall.".
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Joseph Haydn
Divertimento in C major Hob. II:11 'Der Geburtstag' – 1. Presto
Performer: Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra Performer: János Rolla (conductor)
- Apex 0927 40839 2.
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Joseph Haydn
The Seasons – Der Frühling (Spring)
Performer: Simon: Dietrich Henschel (baritone) Performer: Lukas: Werner Güra (tenor) Performer: Hanne: Marlis Peterson (soprano) Performer: RIAS Chamber Choir Performer: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra Performer: René Jacobs (director)
- Harmonia Mundi HMC801829.30.
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Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 94 in G major, "Surprise"
Performer: Pilharmonia Hungarica Performer: Antal Dorati (conductor)
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