Haydn's first regular employment was as Kapellmeister to Count von Morzin in 1759, followed by an appointment as Vice-Kapellmeister to Prince Paul Anton Esterházy in 1761.
Historical Context
Much of Haydn's service to the Esterházy family took place at the new palace of Eszterháza on the Hungarian plains, a complex of buildings designed to rival Versailles.
Performer Biography
Ketil Haugsand, one of the harpsichordists on this album, studied with Gustav Leonhardt at the Amsterdam Conservatory and was awarded the Prix d'Excellence.
Performer Biography
The Cologne Chamber Orchestra, founded in 1923, played on period instruments as Capella Clementina from 1976 to 1987, setting a standard for historical performance practice.
Historical Context
Haydn's career coincided with a significant change in standard keyboard instruments, as the fortepiano and pianoforte gradually replaced the harpsichord and clavichord.
Performer Biography
Harald Hoeren, the organist and harpsichordist on this album, has made over fifty recordings as a harpsichordist and fortepianist, covering music from early Baroque to Viennese Classical periods.
Composer Biography
Joseph Haydn, born in 1732, was the son of a wheelwright and received his musical training as a chorister at St Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.
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