Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813) Episode 3 of 5: Turning Point
Vanhal secures an all-expenses paid trip to Italy but, after lingering there for two years, perhaps all is not as well as it seems.
Vanhal's story has all the ingredients for a great musical drama: escape from bondage, early success dashed by sudden personal crisis, and a remarkable re-birth won through faith, talent and strength of character. This week, Donald Macleod relates the colourful story of one of the 18th century's leading musical lights.
Having won the support of one of Vienna's wealthy aristocratic patrons, Vanhal heads off to complete his musical education abroad, with 2000 florins in his wallet and an letters of introduction to every major city in Italy. Back home, a plum job is waiting for him in the household of his benefactor. So why then does Vanhal seem reluctant to take up his dream appointment?
00:01 Johann Baptist Vanhal Stabat Mater In F Minor For Female Voices And Orchestra -O Quam Tristis Singer: Lucie Hilscherova Choir: Pražský filharmonický sbor Ensemble: Czech Chamber Soloists Singer: Hana Skarkova
00:06 Johann Baptist Vanhal Symphony In A Flat Major Orchestra: Toronto Camerata Conductor: Kevin Mallon
00:27 Johann Baptist Vanhal Quartet In A Major Op.7`5 For Oboe And Strings Performer: Sarah Francis Performer: Brian Schiele
00:40 Johann Baptist Vanhal Concerto In B Flat Major For Violin And Orchestra Orchestra: Virtuosi di Praga Director: Oldřich Vlček
First broadcast: 30 Sep 2015 (b06dcq95) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_102