Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Episode 2 of 5: Eszterhaza Fairyland
All this week, Donald Macleod explores Haydn's time at the Hungarian palace of Eszterháza, the composer's primary base of operations for nearly a quarter of a century and the place where, he said, he 'was forced to become original'.
Today, an oboist loses an eye when a tavern brawl between two of Haydn's star musicians turns nasty; ground-breaking string quartets; Empress Maria Theresa pays a house-call; and when his musicians get stir-crazy, Haydn bids his prince Farewell.
00:03 Joseph Haydn Quartet in A major Op.20`6 for strings Ensemble: Mosaiques Quartet.
00:22 Joseph Haydn Symphony no. 45 in F sharp minor H.1.45 (Farewell) Conductor: Roy Goodman. Orchestra: The Hanover Band.
00:34 Joseph Haydn L' Infedelta delusa - burletta per musica in 2 acts H.28.5 Performer: Lena Lootens. Performer: Christoph Prégardien. Performer: Marcus Schaeffer. Conductor: Sigiswald Kuijken. Orchestra: La Petite Bande.
00:45 Joseph Haydn Divertimento (Feldpartita) no. 7 in G major for 2 oboes, 2 bassoons and 2 horns Ensemble: Ricercar Consort. Director: Philippe Pierlot.
First broadcast: 20 Jan 2015 (b04y9w02) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_32