Episode 5
Donald Macleod continues his story of the 'Father of the string quartet'. As Haydn slipped into retirement, he crowned his career with a series of grand public masterpieces but for his very last musical offering, he returned to his beloved string quartets.
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Joseph Haydn
The Creation [Die Schopfung] H.21.2
Performer: Maximilian SCHMITT - Tenor Performer: Rias Chamber Choir
- Harmonia Mundi.
- HMC 902039.
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Joseph Haydn
Quartet in B flat major Op.76`4 (Sunrise) for strings
Performer: Takacs String Quartet
- DECCA.
- 4255-467 2.
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Joseph Haydn
The Seasons [Die Jahreszeiten]
Performer: Austro Hungarian Haydn Orchestra Performer: Helmuth RILLING - Director Performer: John Mark AINSLEY - Tenor Performer: Neal DAVIES - Bass Performer: Simone NOLD - Soprano Performer: Vienna Singakademie
- Hanssler.
- 98-982.
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Joseph Haydn
Quartet in D minor Op.103 for strings [unfinished]
Performer: Alcan String Quartet
- Fleur de Lys.
- FL23075.
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- Fri 8 Jun 201212:00BBC Radio 3
- Fri 8 Jun 201218:30BBC Radio 3
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