Musically Speaking: From Bach to Haydn

The Performance

Discover how Bach laid the foundation for Western classical music, how Haydn’s creativity and humor helped define the symphony and string quartet, and how Mendelssohn revived interest in Bach’s forgotten masterpieces. HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte leads us on a fascinating journey following the thread connecting artistic eras through the stories of Bach, Hadyn and Mendelssohn. Experience their timeless music on the big screen with HPO performance recordings and gain a deeper appreciation for their enduring influence. 

This event is part of the series Musically Speaking co-presented by the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and The Westdale. This is a series of fascinating music appreciation talks with performances on the big screen! HPO Composer-in-Residence Abigail Richardson-Schulte shares captivating stories about some of history’s most celebrated composers. Each talk features unique video recordings from HPO performances. Traverse music history with The Westdale and the HPO in this brand-new series!