Episode 2
Donald Macleod considers Haydn's relationship with his long-time employers, the aristocratic Esterhazy family, and discovers his loyalty to his boss and the musicians on his staff.
Donald Macleod considers Haydn's relationship with his long-time employers, the aristocratic Esterhazy family, and discovers the composer's loyalty to his boss and the musicians on his staff.
Part of Radio 3's Composers of the Year 2009 season.
Qual dubbio ormai
Sunhae Im (soprano)
VokalEnsemble Koln
Cappella Coloniensis
Andreas Spering (director)
Harmonia Mundi HMC901765 T9-12
Violin Concerto in C, H VIIa 1
Rainer Kussmaul (violin)
Amsterdam Bach Soloists
Olympia OCD428 T4-6
Baryton Trio No 64 in D
Esterhazy Baryton Trio
EMI CDM7698362 T1-3
Missa Cellensis (Kyrie)
Orpheus Choir Munich
New Court Orchestra Munich
Gerd Guglhor (conductor)
CALIG CAL50996 T1-3.
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