| Birth: | Mar. 31, 1732 | | Death: | May 31, 1809 | 
Composer. Part of the so-called Viennese School, and an important influence on both Mozart and Beethoven. Most of his creative life was spent in the service of the Esterhazy family. By the 1780s, his music had been published all over Europe, and he was well regarded in the music world. Although he did not invent either the symphony or the string quartet, he was a central figure in their development. His symphonies (especially the "Paris" and "London" sets) show a complete mastery of form and substance, setting the stage for the works of Mozart and Beethoven. Haydn helped transform the genre to a type of chamber music in which all parts play an equal role. These ideas directly influenced Mozart, who responded with six quartets dedicated to Haydn. (bio by: Jelena)
Search Amazon for Joseph Haydn | | | Burial:
Bergkirche
Eisenstadt
Burgenland, Austria |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jan 28, 1999
Find A Grave Memorial# 4408 |
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What immense joy your music continues to bring! Thank you, and rest well.
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JR
Added: Nov. 15, 2009 |
With thanks for the heavenly music.
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Julia Milton
Added: Oct. 3, 2009 |
You redefined and invented the classisisim style, I believe that even today you, my dear Haydn do not get the accolades you rightly deserved, Hail master papa Haydn! I salute you and drink a cup of red wine in your honor. R.I.P
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Cuban Stallion
Added: Sep. 28, 2009 |
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