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Haydn Festival

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Continuing the series of programmes to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Presented by H. C. Robbins Landon The Creation
During the composition of this work Haydn, in his own words, ' fell on my knees each day and begged God to give me strength to accomplish the work successfully '. Margaret Marshall (soprano) Robert Tear (tenor)
Gwynne Howell (baritone) Swansea Bach Choir chorus-master JOHN HUGH THOMAS Cardiff Polyphonic Choir chorus-master RICHARD ELFYN JONES Continuo:
JOHN CONSTABLE (harpsichord) JOHN SENTER (cello)
BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra leader DESMOND BRADLEY conducted by Andrew Davis Parti
(Part 2 is at 9.5 pm)

Contributors

Unknown:
Franz Joseph
Soprano:
Margaret Marshall
Baritone:
Gwynne Howell
Chorus-Master:
John Hugh
Leader:
Desmond Bradley
Conducted By:
Andrew Davis
Source: Radio Times

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