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Franz Joseph Haydn (/ ˈ h aɪ d ən / HY-dən, German: [ˈfʁants ˈjoːzɛf ˈhaɪdn̩] ⓘ; 31 March 1732 – 31 May 1809) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the string quartet and piano trio.
May 4, 2024 · Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer who was one of the most important figures in the development of the Classical style in music during the 18th century. He helped establish the forms and styles for the string quartet and the symphony. Learn about his life and major works.
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and works of Franz Joseph Haydn, the principal architect of the classical style of music and the composer of 106 symphonies. Find out how he rose to fame as a court musician at the Esterházy family, wrote for publication and abroad, and influenced later composers such as Mozart and Beethoven.
Nov 14, 2023 · Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of Classical music who is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. Haydn spent most of his career around Vienna, where he pioneered the symphony and string quartet format, which became standard forms of Classical music.
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- The Seasons. Split into four parts, Haydn’s oratorio The Seasons is, as you might have guessed, a pastoral celebration of the changing of the seasons, told through the combined forces of orchestra, choir, and soloists.
- The Seven Last Words of Christ. This evocative, highly emotional work was composed by Haydn in 1786 for the Good Friday service at the Holy Cave Oratory church, in Cádiz, southern Spain.
- ‘Surprise’ Symphony No.94. Between 1791 and 1795, Haydn wrote a group of 12 major works, which he named the ‘London Symphonies’. Well known for his jolly sense of humour, Haydn wrote a little musical joke into the second movement of the second London symphony.
- The Creation. Undoubtedly one of the composer’s greatest masterpieces, Haydn was inspired to write this epic work during his time in London in the 1790s.
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Jun 8, 2018 · A comprehensive biography of the Austrian composer who founded Vienna classicism and wrote the "father of the symphony" and the "father of the string quartet". Learn about his life, works, musical style, and legacy.
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