Episode 2
Donald Macleod continues his story of the 'Father of the string quartet'. Today, Donald follows Haydn to the court of Esterhazy where, at first, there seems little opportunity to explore the musical form he has just invented.
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Joseph Haydn
Trio in D major H.11.107 for baryton, viola and cello
Performer: Esterhazy Baryton Trio
- EMI.
- CDM 7698362.
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Joseph Haydn
Symphony no. 25 in C major H.1.25
Conductor: Adam FISCHER Performer: Austro Hungarian Haydn Orchestra
- Nimbus.
- 5258.
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Joseph Haydn
Mass in E flat major H.22.4 (Missa in honorem BVM)
Conductor: Owen BURDICK Performer: Ann HOYT - Soprano Performer: Richard LIPPOLD - Bass Performer: Rebel Baroque Orchestra Performer: Trinity Chamber Choir
- Naxos.
- 8572125.
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Joseph Haydn
Sonata in D major H.16.19 (Divertimento) for piano
Performer: John MCCABE - Piano
- London.
- 4437852.
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Joseph Haydn
Quartet in C major Op.20`2 for strings
Performer: Hagen String Quartet
- Deustche Grammophon.
- 4399202.
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