Exploring the Artistry of Haydn and Beethoven: A Journey Through 18th Century Masterpieces
Embark on an artistic journey with the Australian Haydn Ensemble as they present a series of captivating events featuring the works of Haydn and Beethoven. From engaging lecture-recitals to breathtaking orchestral performances, delve into the lives and legacies of these legendary composers. Through a blend of history, music, and expert insights, discover how the 18th century's artistic triumphs continue to influence today's symphonic landscapes. Join us as we unpack the stories and sounds that shaped an era.
Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the fourth instalment of our dynamic new series of interactive lecture-recitals, 18th Century Unpacked — designed to deepen your connection with our mainstage touring programs.
In Haydn in London, we delve into one of the most remarkable chapters of the composer’s life — his celebrated visits to London in the 1790s. These were years of artistic triumph, creative freedom, and international fame. Haydn’s music dazzled audiences and shaped the future of the symphony.
An audience so enraptured by a symphonic finale that they rush as one toward the stage at the very moment a chandelier crashes to the floor behind them. Alas, fake news, folks, but the fact that music has miraculous powers needs no checking, and here is a concert in which musical wonders never cease.
21 - 24 Aug, 2025
Australian Haydn Ensemble
Berry, NSW · Berry Uniting Church + 3 other locations
Enhance your concert experience with our exclusive five-part pre-concert series, designed for anyone passionate about 18th-century music, historical performance, and period instruments. Held in conjunction with the State Library of NSW and alongside our 2025 season, this program offers you five curated pre-concert events, each including a glass of wine on arrival, nibbles, and a deep dive into the music and historical context of our performances, guided by guest experts. Bring a friend or come solo and connect with other local music-lovers.
A week after Napoleon invades Russia, Ludwig van Beethoven almost certainly says “Yes,
tonight Josephine” to the love of his life, the unhappily married and recently jilted but
socially impossible match, Countess Jozefina Brunszvik. Three days later he pours forth - with
the pencil (!) he souvenired from the tryst - the 10 little pages of hopeless devotion that have spawned thousands of pages of academic speculation. He hastily concludes in order to make the next post, then scrunches them in his pocket for the rest of his life.
Oct 30 - Nov 8, 2025
Australian Haydn Ensemble
Berry, NSW · Berry Uniting Church + 5 other locations
The Australian Haydn Ensemble's series of events masterfully combines historical context and musical genius to celebrate the legacies of Joseph Haydn and Ludwig van Beethoven. Through engaging lectures, stunning performances, and a passionate commitment to historical authenticity, these events invite audiences to experience the enduring power of classical music. Whether exploring Haydn’s London or Beethoven’s personal struggles and triumphs, each event offers a unique glimpse into the past, reaffirming the timeless nature of these composers' contributions to the world of music.
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