Johann Baptist Vanhal (1739-1813) Episode 5 of 5: Music for the Masses
New times bring new musical fashions and Vanhal is forced to adapt to survive. Vienna's music critics and the aristocratic cognoscenti aren't impressed by his new, overtly populist direction. Nevertheless, business is booming.
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.
00:01 Johann Baptist Vanhal Quartet In E Flat Major For Strings Ensemble: Camesina Quartet
00:10 Johann Baptist Vanhal Missa Pastoralis In G Major W.19:G4 For Soloists, Chorus And Orchestra Ensemble: Aradia Baroque Ensemble Conductor: Uwe Grodd Singer: Mary Enid Haines Singer: Nina Scott Stoddart Singer: Colin Ainsworth Singer: Steven Pitkanen Choir: Voices New Zealand
00:19 Johann Baptist Vanhal Die Bedrohung Und Befreyung Der K.K.Haupt For Keyboard Performer: Konrad Hünteler Performer: Karl Kaiser Singer: Dirk Schortemeier
00:25 Johann Baptist Vanhal Sonata In B Flat Major For Clarinet And Piano Performer: Jane Booth Performer: John Irving
00:42 Johann Baptist Vanhal Symphony In D Minor Orchestra: City of London Sinfonia Conductor: Andrew Watkinson
First broadcast: 02 Oct 2015 (b06dcq9h) http://vk.com/wall-71199334_102