Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. Haydn wrote 107 symphonies in total, as well as 83 string quartets, ...

Donald Macleod explores a hugely successful episode in Haydn’s life - his London years. Monday Today, summoned by musician and impresario Johann Peter Salomon, Donald Macleod explores how Haydn took ...

This week, Donald Macleod puts the public face of Haydn to one side. Looking at Haydn through a narrower lens, Donald draws a picture of the composer through the relationships he enjoyed with some of ...

A friend and mentor of Mozart and tutor of Beethoven, he is often referred to as the “Father of the Symphony” and the “Father of the String Quartet”. He began his career as a private composer for a ...

Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydn’s career with host Scott Yoo and guests. Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydn’s career with host Scott Yoo and featured guest artists as he ...

To most concertgoers a generation ago, Joseph Haydn was the composer of only twelve symphonies (inexplicably numbered 93-104), a few string quartets and the Austrian national anthem. According to the ...

Today, summoned by musician and impresario Johann Peter Salomon, Donald Macleod explores how Haydn took London by storm. Following the sudden death of Haydn’s employer Prince Nikolaus Esterházy after ...

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Austrian composer Joseph Haydn. Haydn spent much of his career in service to nobility, situated far away from the musical mainstream. He once said ...

Donald Macleod explores the prolific life of Joseph Haydn, with a spotlight on his masses Joseph Haydn’s prodigious creativity earned him the titles Father of the Symphony and Father of the String ...

Haydn and Mozart have often been compared, usually to the former’s disadvantage. Claire-Marie Le Guay’s new series, featuring the piano sonatas of both composers, will prove fascinating. On this disc ...