A Forgotten Master
Donald Macleod explores how Vanhal became one of the most celebrated musicians of his age and reveals how his music, despite its relative obscurity now, has lost none of its shine.
Donald Macleod introduces a musician and composer whose prodigious gifts took him from rural Bohemia to the very top of the musical world in 18th-century Vienna, where he was celebrated alongside Haydn and Mozart, his occasional quartet partners.
Vanhal's story has all the ingredients for a great musical drama: escape from bondage, early success dashed by sudden personal crisis, and a remarkable re-birth won through faith, talent and strength of character. This week, Donald Macleod explores how Vanhal became one of the most celebrated musicians of his age and reveals how his music, despite falling into relative obscurity, has lost none of its shine.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Quartet In A Major Op.33`2 For Strings - 1st Movt.
Ensemble: Vitamin String Quartet.- PANTON : 811431213-1.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Quartet In A Major Op.33`2 For Strings - 1st Movt.
Ensemble: Vitamin String Quartet.- PANTON : 811431213-1.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Missa Solemnis For Satb Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra
Singer: Mary Enid Haines. Singer: Nina Scott Stoddart. Singer: Colin Ainsworth. Singer: Steven Pitkanen. Choir: Voices New Zealand. Ensemble: Aradia Baroque Ensemble. Conductor: Uwe Grodd.- Naxos: 8555080.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Missa Solemnis For Satb Soloists, Chorus & Orchestra
Singer: Mary Enid Haines. Singer: Nina Scott Stoddart. Singer: Colin Ainsworth. Singer: Steven Pitkanen. Choir: Voices New Zealand. Ensemble: Aradia Baroque Ensemble. Conductor: Uwe Grodd.- Naxos: 8555080.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
6 Variations Op.42 For Oboe And Guitar
Performer: Simon Wynberg. Performer: John Anderson.- Chandos:chan6581.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
6 Variations Op.42 For Oboe And Guitar
Performer: Simon Wynberg. Performer: John Anderson.- Chandos:chan6581.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Symphony In G Minor
Orchestra: Toronto Camerata. Conductor: Kevin Mallon.- Naxos: 8557483.
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Johann Baptist Vanhal
Symphony In G Minor
Orchestra: Toronto Camerata. Conductor: Kevin Mallon.- Naxos: 8557483.
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