Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores the life of Haydn, who became known as the 'Father of the string quartet. In his first programme, Donald looks at how the young composer stumbled upon a new instrumental form.
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Joseph Haydn
Quartet in B flat major Op.1`1 (La Chasse) for strings
Performer: Angeles String Quartet
- Philips.
- 4646502.
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Joseph Haydn
Salve Regina in E major H.23b.1 for soprano, chorus, [2] violins & bc
Conductor: Bruno WEIL Performer: Ann MONOYIOS - Soprano Performer: Tafelmusik Performer: Tolzer Knabenchor
- Sony Classical.
- SK53368.
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Joseph Haydn
Quartet in D major Op.1`3 for strings
Performer: Angeles String Quartet
- Philips.
- 4646502.
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Joseph Haydn
Concerto no. 1 in D major H.7d.3 for horn and orchestra
Conductor: Christopher HOGWOOD Performer: Timothy BROWN - Horn Performer: Academy Of Ancient Music
- Oiseau Lyre.
- 4176102.
Broadcasts
- Mon 4 Jun 201212:00BBC Radio 3
- Mon 4 Jun 201218:30BBC Radio 3
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