Michael Haydn (1737-1806)

Composer of the Week Podcast vor 9 Monaten

Michael Haydn steps out of Joseph’s shadow. With Donald Macleod.

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This week, Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the
often overlooked younger Haydn brother, Michael. From his early
years in Vienna to his long tenure in Salzburg, Michael Haydn’s
career was shaped by family ties, shifting patronage, and
ecclesiastical politics. His relationship with the Mozart family
ranged from friendly collaboration to bitter rivalry, and his
music—both sacred and secular—reflected the changing demands of
the church and court. As he aged, Michael faced new opportunities
and challenges, including a long-awaited reunion with his brother
Joseph and a prestigious job offer that stirred unexpected
doubts.

Requiem in C minor pro defuncto Archiepiscopo Sigismund, MH 155
Symphony No 32 in D Major, P 23 Missa Sancti Aloysii, MH 257
Concerto for Harpsichord and Viola in C major, MH 41 Missa
Sanctae Crucis, MH 56 Symphony in B flat major, MH 82 Trumpet
Concerto in C major, MH 60 Die Hochzeit auf der Alm Notturno in F
major, MH 185 Missa Sancti Hieronymi Symphony No 24 in A major, P
15 Tenuisti manum, MH 695 Missa Quadragesimalis, MH 552
Divertimento in C major, P 98 Ninfe inbelli Missa Sancta
Theresiae Der Obersulzer Wein, MH 697 Abendlied, MH 784 Trinklied
im Freien, MH 790 Flute Concerto in D Major MH 81 Divertimento in
C, MH 600 Missa sub titulo Sancti Leopoldi, MH 837 Endimione:
Vado per un momento

Presented by Donald Macleod. Produced by Chris Taylor for BBC
Audio Wales & West.

For full track listings, including artist and recording details,
and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after
broadcast) head to the series page for Michael Haydn
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002lcjr. And you can delve into
the A-Z of all the composers we’ve featured on Composer of the
Week here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z.