This week, Donald Macleod explores the life and music of the often overlooked younger Haydn brother, Michael. From his early years in Vienna to his long tenure in Salzburg, Michael Haydn’s career was shaped by family ties, shifting patronage, and ecclesiastical politics. His relationship with the Mozart family ranged from friendly collaboration to bitter rivalry, and his music—both sacred and secular—reflected the changing demands of the church and court. As he aged, Michael faced new opportunities and challenges, including a long-awaited reunion with his brother Joseph and a prestigious job offer that stirred unexpected doubts.

Requiem in C minor pro defuncto Archiepiscopo Sigismund, MH 155
Symphony No 32 in D Major, P 23
Missa Sancti Aloysii, MH 257
Concerto for Harpsichord and Viola in C major, MH 41
Missa Sanctae Crucis, MH 56
Symphony in B flat major, MH 82
Trumpet Concerto in C major, MH 60
Die Hochzeit auf der Alm
Notturno in F major, MH 185
Missa Sancti Hieronymi
Symphony No 24 in A major, P 15
Tenuisti manum, MH 695
Missa Quadragesimalis, MH 552
Divertimento in C major, P 98
Ninfe inbelli
Missa Sancta Theresiae
Der Obersulzer Wein, MH 697
Abendlied, MH 784
Trinklied im Freien, MH 790
Flute Concerto in D Major MH 81
Divertimento in C, MH 600
Missa sub titulo Sancti Leopoldi, MH 837
Endimione: Vado per un momento

Presented by Donald Macleod.
Produced by Chris Taylor for BBC Audio Wales & West.

For full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Michael Haydn https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002lcjr.

And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we’ve featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z.