Haydn
for dummies

Franz Joseph Haydn, (March 31 or April 1, 1732 – May 31, 1809) was a leading composer of the Classical period, called the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet". His friendly disposition also earned him another title: "Papa Haydn." He used his second name, spelled in German "Josef". He was the brother of Michael Haydn, himself a highly regarded composer, and Johann Evangelist Haydn, a tenor singer.

A life-long resident of Austria, Haydn spent most of his career as a court musician for the wealthy Eszterházy family on their remote estate. Being isolated from other composers and trends in music, he was, as he put it, "forced to become original".


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Unbeknownst to the general population, Haydn also gives me the creeps when it comes to his 106 or more string quartets. Being isolated from other composers and trends in music, he was, as I put it, "a freaking nutcase".

Thats all for Haydn, folks. I am going to sleep now and hope the Music Blocks dosen't stuff a baton up my ass tommorow.

cuRRent...jer  ¶ 10:24 pm