The Sonatas in F major (No.38) were part of a set published in 1774, marking the first time Haydn's music was printed with his permission.
Composition History
The Sonatas in F major (No.38) were dedicated to Prince Nicholas Esterházy, Haydn's long-term employer, and may have been intended for him to play.
Performer Biography
Leon McCawley, the pianist on this recording, won First Prize in the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna and Second Prize in the Leeds International Piano Competition in 1993.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at Turner Sims, Southampton, on November 23-24, 2019, using a Steinway 'D' Concert Grand piano.
Performer Biography
Leon McCawley has performed with many top British orchestras and made his sixth appearance at the BBC Proms in August 2019.
Historical Context
The adoption of equal temperament in the early 18th century allowed composers like Haydn to explore new key relationships in their music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Haydn was the first great composer to significantly explore the new compositional development of equal temperament, using technical mastery for profound artistic expression.
