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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 27, 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 · Over the course of his 106 symphonies, Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn became the principal architect of the classical style of music.
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.
May 27, 2024 · Author of Brahms and the Challenge of the Symphony, The American Musical and the Formation of National Identity, and... Professor of Music, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1962–73. Coauthor of Haydn: A Creative Life in Music.
Jun 14, 2021 · Joseph Haydn was a composer of classical music sometimes called "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet."
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period. Haydn wrote 107 symphonies in total, as well as 83 string quartets, 45 piano trios, 62 piano sonatas, 14 masses and 26 operas, amongst countless other scores.
Jan 12, 2024 · Austrian composer Joseph Haydn wrote over 100 symphonies, and almost as many string quartets, more than 50 keyboard sonatas, 14 masses, and 32 ‘pieces for mechanical clock’! Here are his 10 best.
Meet Joseph Haydn, the classical era's great humourist. Get to know all the great composers with BBC Music's insightful online guides.
The Haydn Society of North America promotes the study and performance of the music of Joseph Haydn. The HSNA provides a forum where scholars and performers can further their knowledge of Haydn’s life and works, as well as a resource to facilitate collaboration.
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