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Donald Macleod continues his story of the 'Father of the string quartet'. Today, Donald follows Haydn to the court of Esterhazy where, at first, there seems little opportunity to explore the musical form he has just invented.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 5 Jun 2012 18:30

Music Played

  • Joseph Haydn

    Trio in D major H.11.107 for baryton, viola and cello

    Performer: Esterhazy Baryton Trio

    • EMI.
    • CDM 7698362.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Symphony no. 25 in C major H.1.25

    Conductor: Adam FISCHER Performer: Austro Hungarian Haydn Orchestra

    • Nimbus.
    • 5258.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Mass in E flat major H.22.4 (Missa in honorem BVM)

    Conductor: Owen BURDICK Performer: Ann HOYT - Soprano Performer: Richard LIPPOLD - Bass Performer: Rebel Baroque Orchestra Performer: Trinity Chamber Choir

    • Naxos.
    • 8572125.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Sonata in D major H.16.19 (Divertimento) for piano

    Performer: John MCCABE - Piano

    • London.
    • 4437852.
  • Joseph Haydn

    Quartet in C major Op.20`2 for strings

    Performer: Hagen String Quartet

    • Deustche Grammophon.
    • 4399202.

Broadcasts

  • Tue 5 Jun 2012 12:00
  • Tue 5 Jun 2012 18:30

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