Michael Haydn's substantial body of work includes stage works, cantatas, dances, marches, divertimenti, sacred choral pieces, and over forty symphonies.
Composition History
Several of Michael Haydn's works were long thought to be by Mozart due to stylistic similarities, including a Sinfonia in G (Perger 16) on this album.
Performer Biography
Patrick Gallois, the conductor on this album, studied flute with Jean-Pierre Rampal at the Paris Conservatoire and was appointed principal flute in the Orchestre National de France at age 21.
Composer Biography
Michael Haydn attended the choral school of St Stephan's Cathedral in Vienna and was praised by Empress Maria Theresia for his fine soprano voice.
Composer Biography
Johann Michael Haydn, brother of the more famous Franz Joseph Haydn, had a significant national and international reputation as a composer and performer.
Composer Biography
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart not only promoted Michael Haydn's music in Vienna but also drew inspiration from and modeled some of his compositions on Haydn's works.
