After Haydn’s voice broke Queen Maria Theresa apparently reported that, while Michael sang beautifully, Franz Joseph sang ... in his works. The Surprise Symphony includes a sudden loud ...

It was an exciting time that produced some great music from composers such as Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven.

Joseph Haydn and Richard Egarr have a lot in common. Music of the 18th century is a specialty of both (well, OK, that’s when Haydn lived). Each has found some of his greatest successes in England. And ...