Classical Cake Daniel Adam Maltz

Johann Michael Haydn was Joseph Haydn’s younger brother. Based in Salzburg, Michael Haydn was widely-respected by his Classical-era contemporaries — including Mozart and Schubert. Guest Dr. Eva Neumayr will introduce you to this important composer who is little-known today.

Joseph Haydn visited London in two one-year trips. Learn how his experience in London's musical and cultural scene dramatically impacted his later compositions from guest Dr. Denis McCaldin, director of the Joseph Haydn Society of Great Britain.

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) is a period instrument ensemble based in London. Guest Margaret Faultless, co-leader of the OAE, discusses how Age of Enlightenment ideals influenced composers during the Baroque and Classical eras — and their impact today.

You likely knew that Wolfgang Amadé Mozart was a child prodigy, but did you know his older sister, Maria Anna, was also a musical genius?

Salzburg-based musicologist Dr. Eva Neumayr discusses why Maria Anna's story faded from the spotlight and her importance in preserving Wolfgang’s legacy.

Orchester Wiener Akademie is a period instrument orchestra based in Vienna. Founder and music director Martin Haselböck talks about how Vienna provides unique opportunities to feel closer to Classical-era composers, such as the ability to perform in the original performance settings with their RESOUND concert series.

A previously unknown Beethoven piano piece was discovered in January 2020 among the archives of the Vienna City Hall Library. The piece was found by Dr. Jochen Reutter, editor-in-chief at Wiener Urtext Edition, and we discuss this exciting new find.