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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 (born March 31, 1732, Rohrau, Austria—died May 31, 1809, Vienna) was an 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.
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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Works, development, and achievement of Joseph Haydn. Haydn was an extremely prolific composer. His total output includes 108 symphonies, one of which (number 106) is lost and one of which (number 105) is actually a symphonie concertante; 68 string quartets; 32 divertimenti for small orchestra; 126 trios for baryton, viola, and cello; 29 trios ...
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For the full article, see Joseph Haydn . Joseph Haydn, (born March 31, 1732, Rohrau, Austria—died May 31, 1809, Vienna), Austrian composer. Intended for the priesthood, he was recruited at age eight to the choir at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna, where he learned violin and keyboard.
Apr 28, 2014 · An overview of the life and works of the Austrian composer Joseph Haydn, who was the most famous and celebrated musician in Europe in his lifetime. Find comprehensive references to encyclopedias, annotated bibliographies, and scholarly articles on Haydn and his musical genres.