Who Was Michael Haydn?

Johann Michael Haydn was Joseph Haydn’s younger brother. Based in Salzburg, Michael was respected by his peers - including Mozart and Schubert. Learn about this highly-influential, but little-known composer.
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0:00 Introduction
1:09 Featured cake
1:43 Michael Haydn's education in Vienna
3:16 First role in Salzburg
4:42 Marriage
6:04 Requiem and church music
7:37 Relationship with Leopold Mozart
9:32 Succeeding Mozart and gradual settings
11:18 Relationship between Michael Haydn and Mozart
14:53 Relationship between Michael and Joseph Haydn
16:33 Why isn’t Michael Haydn more famous?
17:42 Performing a Mozart vs. Michael Haydn piece
19:29 Suggested resources to learn more

[@elaineblackhurst1509]

Once again, a fascinating and really well done production; a great interview, thank you to both (and I’ve subscribed). I feel particularly fortunate that you have used English - as will many others - as it gives you access to a world-wide audience, including myself; it is a particular pleasure to hear the German names pronounced correctly.

[@Titus-yo2oh]

Michael Haydn is known for his top class pastoral compositions which are worth listening. He lacks the diversity of his more famous elder brother Joseph. His Serenades, Divertimentos and Concertos are worth listening. Titus