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Donald Macleod focuses on Haydn's work in the late 1760s, where he was engaged at the court of Prince Eszterhazy. Including Piano Sonatas Nos 11, 30 and 33. Show more
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Donald Macleod explores how Haydn juggled a high-profile visit from Empress Maria Theresa with the demands of composing a set of brilliant new piano sonatas. Show more
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Donald Macleod tells the story of how - as he plotted his exit from the Eszterhaza Place - Haydn's musical activities were interrupted by a huge fire at the estate's opera house. Show more
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Donald Macleod explores the aftermath of one of the most important moments of Haydn's life: the death of his patron Prince Nikolaus Eszterhazy, leaving the composer free to travel. Show more
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Donald Macleod focuses on Haydn's second and final trip to London in the mid-1790s: a visit that would accompany the composition of his last three keyboard sonata masterpieces. Show more
