First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod introduces the life and work of Joseph Haydn, a composer who was more famous in his lifetime than Mozart or Beethoven. Includes Symphony No 101 (Clock). Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod on what working at the court of Esterhazy meant for Haydn. With Adagio - Allegro (Symphony No 6 in D), String Quartet in B minor, H III 64 and Symphony No 83. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod explores Haydn's Catholic faith and the powerful religious drama he conveyed in many works. Includes Te Deum for the Empress Marie Therese in C, H XXIIIc 2. Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald Macleod discusses why Haydn was not such a Viennese composer, only living in the city at the beginning and end of his career. With Symphony No 94 in G (Surprise). Show more
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3
Donald discusses how Haydn was tempted to London by the impresario Johann Peter Salomon and became a sought-after celebrity. With Keyboard Trio No 24 (Gypsy Trio). Show more
