Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the first in an exciting new series of interactive lecture recitals, designed to deepen your connection with our mainstage touring programs.

Experience Haydn’s wit, innovation, and enduring legacy as we uncover the story of the Father of the String Quartet.

18th Century Unpacked - Haydn & The String Quartet

State Library of New South Wales

Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the first 2026 series of interactive lecture recitals, designed to deepen your connection with our mainstage touring programs.

Experience Haydn’s wit, innovation, and enduring legacy as we uncover the story of the Father of the String Quartet and Haydn’s influence on the style of Mozart - leading him to write his so called set of ‘Haydn Quartets’ 

Presented by a special guest presenter Genevieve Lang and with performances by the renowned AHE Quartet, this captivating event takes you on a journey through Haydn’s transformation of the string quartet—from its charming beginnings to the masterpieces that redefined chamber music.

Featuring live performances of excerpts from a range of Haydn and Mozart string quartet works, this hour-long program offers a rare opportunity to explore how Haydn’s compositional style evolved over time and played a crucial role in the development of Mozart’s own writing.

18th Century Unpacked 1 - Mozart & Haydn

Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the second 2026 series of 18th Century Unpacked—our interactive lecture recitals designed to deepen your connection with our mainstage touring programs.

Journey into the vibrant musical world of late 18th-century Vienna as we explore the works of the many Bohemian composers who lived and worked there, and the lasting imprint they left on the city’s musical life.

Presented by a special guest presenter Genevieve Lang and with performances by the renowned AHE Quartet, this captivating event traces the influence of the celebrated Bohemian patron of Haydn and Beethoven, Prince Lobkowicz. Through live performances of excerpts from Haydn, Beethoven, and lesser-known Bohemian masters such as Wranitzky and Mysliveček and more, this hour-long program offers a rare chance to experience the music of the era up close.

Join fellow music lovers for a relaxed and illuminating event in the glorious surrounds of the Friends Room at the State Library of New South Wales.

18th Century Unpacked 2 - Bohemian Composers in Vienna

Join the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE) for the third 2026 series of 18th Century Unpacked—our interactive lecture recitals designed to deepen your connection with our main stage touring programs.

Journey into the world of Haydn in the late 18th century as we explore what led to him being awarded an honorary doctorate from Oxford University and other influences on his London Symphonies. 

Presented by a special guest Genevieve Lang and with performances by the renowned AHE Quartet, this event traces Haydn’s journey to London and explores the changes in his relatively isolated world at Esterházy to world famous composer in London. 

Join fellow music lovers for a relaxed and illuminating event in the glorious surrounds of the Friends Room at the State Library of New South Wales.

Genevieve Lang

Events

Upcoming events

Mar 5, 2026

18th Century Unpacked 1 - Mozart & Haydn · Australian Haydn Ensemble

Jul 23, 2026

18th Century Unpacked 2 - Bohemian Composers in Vienna · Australian Haydn Ensemble

Oct 29, 2026

18th Century Unpacked 3 - Haydn’s London Connection · Australian Haydn Ensemble

Past events

Mar 4, 2024

18th Century Unpacked - Haydn & The String Quartet · Australian Haydn Ensemble

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