Lesson 1: Franz Joseph Haydn Sarah Smokay and Seth Pendergast Instructional Technology Dr. Yates
Franz Joseph Haydn: Early Life Born March 31, 1732 Choir Boy at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna until 17 Learned Violin and Harpsichord Married at the age of 28
Franz Joseph Haydn: Esterhazy Years Hired in 1761 to… Compose Music Conduct Performances Train and supervise musical personnel Keep musical instruments in repair
Franz Joseph Haydn: London Years 12 symphonies for London Between 1788-1792 More brilliant and daring than his first symphonies The British: “Greatest composer in the world!”
Haydn’s Symphony 92 Composed for honorary doctorate at Oxford Further research: http://www.carolinaclassical.com/articles/hayd n.html
Franz Joseph Haydn: Conclusion 106 symphonies 68 string quartets 18 operas 2 Oratorios Influence on Mozart and Beethoven