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Joseph Haydn

His Life and Works

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Joseph Haydn

By: Jeremy Siepmann
Narrated by: Jeremy Siepmann
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About this listen

 Symphonies, quartets, concertos and keyboard works poured from the pen of Joseph Haydn, making him one of the most important figures in classical music. Jeremy Siepmann tells the story of the man and his work in this lively autobiography, enhanced by numerous examples of the music itself, taken from the Naxos catalogue. There is no better programme with which to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer's death.©2009 Naxos Audiobooks (P)2009 Naxos Audiobooks Entertainment & Celebrities Music

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Editor reviews

Jeremy Siepmann leads a talented cast of narrators in this behind-the-scenes look at the great composer. Infusing Hayden's story with knowledge and affection, he recounts the musician's maturation from struggling artist to celebrated composer. Siepmann's sonorous delivery and perfect pacing create a picture-perfect portrait. He adopts a steady rhythm that draws the listener into this world of genius and creativity. As Siepmann uses his well-trained voice to weave the facts and anecdotes of Haydn's life, listeners will be entertained and educated by his and the other narrators' thoughtful rendering.

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Jeremy Siepmann has done a very good job introducing classical composers to a general audience. He strikes a fine balance of telling the story in an fluid way and yet still get into details. It is especially nice that Siepmann has included music excerpts of a considerable length that really allow the listener to get a good feeling of the composers development and style.

A very nice introduction to Papa Haydn

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