Joseph Haydn
Born:
March 31, 1732
Died:
May 31, 1809
Age:
77
Summary

Franz Joseph Haydn (/ˈhaɪdən/; German: [ˈfʁants ˈjoːzɛf ˈhaɪdn̩] (listen); 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 piano trio. His contributions to musical form have earned him the epithets "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet".

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Haydn's musical handwriting: the original copy of Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser (click to enlarge)
Haydn's musical handwriting: the original copy of Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser (click to enlarge)
Map showing locations where Haydn lived or visited. For discussion, see List of residences of Joseph Haydn.
Map showing locations where Haydn lived or visited. For discussion, see List of residences of Joseph Haydn.
Portrait by Ludwig Guttenbrunn, painted c. 1791–2, depicts Haydn c. 1770
Portrait by Ludwig Guttenbrunn, painted c. 1791–2, depicts Haydn c. 1770
Portrait of Beethoven as a young man by Carl Traugott Riedel (1769–1832)
Portrait of Beethoven as a young man by Carl Traugott Riedel (1769–1832)
Prince Nikolaus Esterházy, Haydn's most important patron
Prince Nikolaus Esterházy, Haydn's most important patron
 
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