Haydn London: The Three London Piano Sonatas

Joseph Haydn’s time in London marked a turning point in his career, inspiring some of his most ambitious piano works. In this video, we explore Haydn’s three London piano sonatas—works that redefined the capabilities of the fortepiano and set the stage for future composers like Beethoven.

From the virtuosic C major sonata to the singing arpeggios of the D major and the grand, symphonic textures of the E-flat major, Haydn embraced London’s thriving concert culture and the power of the English fortepiano.

Discover how these sonatas captured the essence of Haydn in London—a city that transformed him as much as he transformed it.

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