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Bookmark or Share- Joseph Haydn summary | BritannicaFor the full article, see Joseph Haydn. Joseph Haydn , (born March 31, 1732, Rohrau, Austria—died May 31, 1809, Vienna), Austrian composer. Intended for the priesthood, he was recruited at age eight to the choir at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna, where he learned violin and keyboard.
- Joseph Haydn | Biography, Compositions, & Facts | BritannicaJoseph 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.
- Franz Joseph Haydn (1732–1809) | Composer - Classic FMFranz 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. View more.
- Joseph Haydn - World History EncyclopediaJoseph 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.
- Joseph Haydn - Composer, Symphonies, Classical | BritannicaWorks, development, and achievement of Joseph Haydn. Haydn was an extremely prolific composer. His total output includes 108 symphonies, one of which (number 106) is lost and one of which (number 105) is actually a symphonie concertante; 68 string quartets; 32 divertimenti for small orchestra; 126 trios for baryton, viola, and cello; 29 trios ...
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