Now Hear This: Haydn: King of Strings -
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Explore the work of famed composer Joseph Haydn's career with host Scott Yoo and featured guest artists as he discovers how Haydn borrowed folk music from Scotland, Hungary and Austria to create his famous "Emperor Quartet."

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4504

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