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Life of Haydn

Life of Haydn

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Joseph Haydn, a musical genius whose life story unfolds through a rotating collection of audiobooks that delve into his experiences and influence on classical music. From his modest beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in the development of the symphony and string quartet, this series invites listeners to explore the remarkable journey of a man affectionately known as Papa Haydn. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the essence of Haydn's relationships, particularly his camaraderie with Mozart, and offers insights into the social and artistic milieu of his time. This is not a single story but a tapestry of unique explorations that illuminate Haydn's contributions to music and culture. Join us as we celebrate his legacy and discover a new book with every episode, enriching your understanding of this iconic composer and his enduring impact on the world of music.

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Galileo-Walter W. Bryant 1 hr 58 min 5 sec
Among the Great Masters of the Drama-Walter Rowlands 4 hr 19 min 44 sec
Youth of Washington Told in the Form of an Autobiography-Silas Weir Mitchell 6 hr 22 min 8 sec
Mozart The Man and the Artist as Revealed in His Own Words-Friedrich Kerst, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 3 hr 57 min 53 sec
Sherman’s Recollections of California, 1846-1848, 1855-1857, from his Memoirs-William Tecumseh Sherman 4 hr 7 min 14 sec
Autobiography of Goethe Volume 2-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 8 hr 41 min 59 sec
Recollections of Oscar Wilde-Franz Blei, André Gide, Ernest La Jeunesse 1 hr 17 min 53 sec
Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 5-Giorgio Vasari 8 hr 36 min 20 sec
Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field - Tales They Told to a Fellow Correspondent-Henry William Fischer 6 hr 17 min 6 sec
Jane Austen and her Country-House Comedy-William Henry Helm 4 hr 50 min 30 sec
Meditations of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus-Marcus Aurelius 4 hr 47 min 48 sec
Personal Recollections of Johannes Brahms-George Henschel 1 hr 30 min 53 sec
Little Journeys to the Homes of Famous Women-Elbert Hubbard 6 hr 32 min 19 sec
Catherine Booth-Mildred Duff 3 hr 16 min 50 sec
Peeps at People - Being Certain Papers from the Writings of Anne Warrington Witherup-John Kendrick Bangs 2 hr 31 min 58 sec
Johann Sebastian Bach-Herbert Francis Peyser 1 hr 19 min 31 sec
Life of Liszt-Ludwig Nohl 4 hr 6 min 46 sec
08 - Life of Haydn by Ludwig Nohl 34 min 52 sec
07 - Life of Haydn by Ludwig Nohl 35 min 2 sec
06 - Life of Haydn by Ludwig Nohl 23 min 36 sec
05 - Life of Haydn by Ludwig Nohl 29 min 53 sec
04 - Life of Haydn by Ludwig Nohl 26 min 51 sec
03 - Life of Haydn by Ludwig Nohl 31 min 18 sec
02 - Life of Haydn by Ludwig Nohl 39 min 12 sec
01 - Life of Haydn by Ludwig Nohl 3 min 18 sec

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