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Composer of the WeekJoseph Haydn (1732-1809)Episodes

  1. Mon 20 Apr 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The Esterhaza Opera

    1/5Donald Macleod explores how his employer’s obsession fuelled his own musical growth.

  2. Tue 21 Apr 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Vienna

    2/5Donald Macleod explores Haydn’s trips from Esterhaza to Vienna.

  3. Wed 22 Apr 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Amadeus

    3/5Donald Macleod explores the friendship between Haydn and Mozart.

  4. Thu 23 Apr 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Spreading Fame

    4/5Donald Macleod explores Haydn’s growing popularity throughout Europe.

  5. Fri 24 Apr 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    "Sad to be a slave"

    5/5Donald Macleod explores how Haydn grew frustrated at his life in Esterhaza.