Great Masters: Haydn - His Life and Music

This series of eight engaging lectures offers an insightful exploration of Franz Joseph Haydn's life, origins, and seminal works, highlighting his profound influence on the Classical style and later composers. Despite his vast output and significance, Haydn is often overshadowed by Beethoven and Mozart, but this course aims to deepen appreciation for his originality and lasting legacy. Participants will learn about Haydn's relationship with contemporaries and his key compositions that shaped musical history.