Above is our poster circular for the series from September to December 2025.  It is devoted to the works of both Haydn and Beethoven during the decade from 1790 to 1800.  It is the decade following Haydn’s thirty years as the Esterhazy kapellmeister and what is called Beethoven’s early period from when he first arrived in Vienna from Bonn in 1792.  It was the beginning of the height of Haydn’s career and the start of that of Beethoven.  Haydn was seen as the master of the world and Beethoven the pupil.  The influences are there and so can be seen Beethoven going his separate journey.

This series consisting of eleven illustrated lectures, which can be attended separately, will largely take place at Blackheath Halls but with some taking place at Charlton House and at All Saints Church, Blackheath (See our Hymnsheet)