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Donald Macleod explores the life of Haydn, who became known as the 'Father of the string quartet. In his first programme, Donald looks at how the young composer stumbled upon a new instrumental form.

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Mon 4 Jun 2012 18:30

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  • Joseph Haydn

    Quartet in B flat major Op.1`1 (La Chasse) for strings

    Performer: Angeles String Quartet

    • Philips.
    • 4646502.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Salve Regina in E major H.23b.1 for soprano, chorus, [2] violins & bc

    Conductor: Bruno WEIL Performer: Ann MONOYIOS - Soprano Performer: Tafelmusik Performer: Tolzer Knabenchor

    • Sony Classical.
    • SK53368.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Quartet in D major Op.1`3 for strings

    Performer: Angeles String Quartet

    • Philips.
    • 4646502.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Concerto no. 1 in D major H.7d.3 for horn and orchestra

    Conductor: Christopher HOGWOOD Performer: Timothy BROWN - Horn Performer: Academy Of Ancient Music

    • Oiseau Lyre.
    • 4176102.

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