The Story of Haydn with Music

My Father's World presents the lives and music of the world's great composers in an exciting, easy-to-follow format. A narrator discusses the composer's life, and specially selected music is played - an interesting, informative way to learn more about the giants of classical music.

Did you know?

• One of Haydn's pieces served for over a century as the Austrian national anthem.
• Haydn worked for most of his life removed from the musical mainstream. His reputation grew without self-promotion or concert tours. In fact, he was surprised at his own fame.
• In his 83 string quartets and 104+ symphonies, Haydn established the Vienna Classical style.
• After a long, busy life, Haydn was recognized as Europe's greatest composer. He was honored by all, including Napoleon, whose troops were bombarding Vienna at the time of Haydn's death.

Narrated by Arthur Hannes

SPECIAL BONUS: Following The Story of Haydn with Music, you will hear the complete Cello Concerto in D Major, Hob. VII b, no. 2.