Going It Alone
Donald Macleod explores whether the peace of mind Vanhal achieved an independent musician had a detrimental effect on his music.
Finally recovering from his 'mental disturbance', Vanhal set out on a new career as an independent musician; but was his new peace of mind having a detrimental effect on his music.
Vanhal's story has all the ingredients for a great musical drama: escape from bondage, early success dashed by sudden personal crisis, and a remarkable re-birth won through faith, talent and strength of character. This week, Donald Macleod relates the colourful story of one of the 18th century's leading musical lights.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Concerto In D Major For Double Bass And Orchestra
Performer: Chi-Chi Nwanoku. Orchestra: Swedish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Goodwin.- Hyperion:cda67179.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Concerto In D Major For Double Bass And Orchestra
Performer: Chi-Chi Nwanoku. Orchestra: Swedish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Paul Goodwin.- Hyperion:cda67179.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Missa Solemnis For Satb Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra
Singer: Martha Filova. Singer: Marta Beňačková. Singer: Jörg Dürmüller. Singer: Jiri Sulzenko. Choir: Pražský komorní sbor. Orchestra: Virtuosi di Praga. Conductor: Václav Neumann.- Orfeo:C353951.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Missa Solemnis For Satb Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra
Singer: Martha Filova. Singer: Marta Beňačková. Singer: Jörg Dürmüller. Singer: Jiri Sulzenko. Choir: Pražský komorní sbor. Orchestra: Virtuosi di Praga. Conductor: Václav Neumann.- Orfeo:C353951.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Sonata [trio] In F Major Op.5`3 For Viola Or Violin, Bass (Cello) And Keyboard
Performer: Karel Spelina. Performer: Josef Hála. Performer: Ladislav Pospisil.- Supraphon:SU32852.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Sonata [trio] In F Major Op.5`3 For Viola Or Violin, Bass (Cello) And Keyboard
Performer: Karel Spelina. Performer: Josef Hála. Performer: Ladislav Pospisil.- Supraphon:SU32852.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Capriccio In G Minor Op.31`2 (Amoroso)
Performer: Michael Tsalka.- Grand Piano:GP680.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Capriccio In G Minor Op.31`2 (Amoroso)
Performer: Michael Tsalka.- Grand Piano:GP680.
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Broadcasts
- Thu 1 Oct 201512:00BBC Radio 3
- Thu 1 Oct 201518:30BBC 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.
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