Twenty Minutes

An Unlikely Friendship: Haydn and Nelson

Friday 21 October 2005 20:20-20:40 (Radio 3)

Nelson's journey across Europe after the Battle of the Nile was one of intrigue and romance which eventually brought him into the company of Haydn. Alyn Shipton looks at the unexpected friendship which ensued, and explores Haydn's relationship with Britain and the British.

Duration:

20 minutes

Twenty Minutes

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