András Schiff Explores Haydn: 3: Piano sonata No. 62 in E flat major, Hob. XVI:52
Wigmore Hall PodcastsShow Notes
‘Haydn was an astounding composer … The world needs to appreciate him much more: of all the really great composers, he is still the most underrated.’ András Schiff in The Guardian András Schiff explores Haydn’s solo piano works in an exclusive series of lecture-recitals at London's Wigmore Hall. The lectures focus on three works by Haydn, and are available to download as separate MP3s
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