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Composer of the Week Haydn

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

The Haydn Revival, 1932-96
Richard Wigmore traces Haydn's steady comeback from a century of neglect. As the enthusiasm for period instruments marched onwards, Haydn still remained a charming sideroad for many.
HC Robbins Landon explains that to speak authentic Haydn, you need to understand his language, not just have the right accent.
Symphony No 44 in E minor (Trauer) Tafelmusik, director Bruno Weil String Quartet in D, Op 33 No 6 Mosaiques Quartet
Piano Sonata in D, H XVI 51
Andreas Staier (fortepiano) Repeated next Friday 11.30pm

Contributors

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Richard Wigmore
Director:
Bruno Weil
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Andreas Staier
Source: Radio Times

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