Documentary on FJ Haydn.

Posted by: George J on 03 January 2015

My second favourite composer after JS Bach.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...index=34&list=WL

There is a second part for those who have not died of boredom in the first part ...

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Posted on: 05 January 2015 by George J

The Second Part:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Dmg4qRCKSI

And here is a treat indeed. Lenny Bernstein and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra play Haydn's Symphony Number 88 In G Major. Pure wit, joy, a few clouds now and again and a life affirming ending. One of the delightful things about Haydn's works is that although they are serious and perfectly crafted art, they are also a joy to behold, and as Sir Roger Norrington noted in the documentary,"... it pleases." "What a shame," Norrington added, "that more modern composers don't write music that pleases."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQmkOQ59SJ0

I hope you enjoy this music!

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Posted on: 06 January 2015 by George J

And Haydn being thoughtful here. He kept his less ebullient thoughts for keyboard works, which were mostly designed for himself to play for his own pleasure.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDnaC2kGlz8

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Posted on: 15 January 2015 by George J

How to play a Haydn Symphony!

The Clock with the Philharmonia led by Klemperer..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALDTuxiw9RE

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Posted on: 20 January 2015 by Olly

Great recommendation George.

Just spent an enjoyable hour I should have been doing something else watching Pt1!!

Olly