Franz Joseph Haydn

A composer of the classical era He was born in on- March 31 st, 1732 Rohrau Austria He died on- May 31 st, 1809 Vienna, Austria Haydn was also born around the final stages of the Baroque Period.

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Haydn’s Childhood Was the second of the twelve children. Family was quit poor. When he was six, his parents had sent him to live with family relative, Johann Frankh, in Hainburg, Austria. Mr. Frankh was a private music teacher and gave Franz lessons on the harpsichord. In hainburg, young Franz sang in a church boy choir and had eventually became the chief soloist for the group.

Childhood (Con) When he turned 17 he got to old for the boy choir. He made a living by playing the harpsichord and violin. He had also began composing and had completed his first mass ( musical liturgy ) at age 19. His first string quartet at 23 At 27 he done his first symphony.

Dates and other Information He married his wife, Anna, in they separated a few years later but Haydn continued to support Anna for the rest of her life ( age 29 )- he became the assistant choirmaster to Prince Paul Esterhazy. ( An Austrian prince who was a great admirer of music) after the death of Prince Esterhazy, Haydn traveled to London where he was highly regarded by British royalty.

Continued.. In the mid 60’s, Haydn’s health was failing. For the last 10 years of his life he wrote a little, although he frequently attended concert performances of his music. He was a personable man, generous and honorable. Admired by the royalty throughout Europe. He wrote a large number of works and was very industrious as a composer. He was fortunate to have a patron..

Continued.. Prince Esterhazy, who had gave him the freedom to write music for a variety of occasions. However it was not until Haydn was over 40 that his music was successful in concert halls outside the Esterhazy palace.

Some of his most famous compositions.  3 of Haydn’s most compositions would be the -Symphony 94- “ The Surprise “Symphony 94- “ The Surprise “ -Symphony 45- “ The farewell “ -Symphony 85- “ The Queens “