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Franz Joseph Haydn
The string quartet was the first of the new classical genres.
The First - musical - was created in 1981.
First Impressions - musical - was created in 1959.
Not counting Beethoven's own father, his first teacher was Mozart (very briefly) and his second teacher was Haydn.
Haydn is remembered as the first great symphonist and the composer who essentially invented the string quartet. The principal engineer of the classical style, Haydn exerted influence on the likes of Mozart, his student Ludwig van Beethoven and scores of others. Franz Joseph Haydn.
No, and neither did his wife. Haydn married Maria Anna Keller, the elder sister of his first love who had become a nun. She turned out to be a spendthrift, bad-tempered, unattractive, did not care for music and was unable to have children.
Keller. Haydn married Maria Anna Keller, the elder sister of his first love who had become a nun. She turned out to be a spendthrift, bad-tempered, unattractive, did not care for music and was unable to have children.
Die seiben letzten Worte "The Seven Last Words of Christ" and Die Schöpfung "The Creation" and Die Jahreszeiten"The Seasons"
Several of his last 12 Symphonies (#'s 93-104) commissioned by Salomon. They were composed and performed first in England. Favourites are nos. 94, 95, 96, 101, 102 and 104. Also, one of his pieces was set to words and now is the national anthem of Austria.
No, he didnt. There weren't as many prized awards around in those days, but he didnt have an interest in winning, he just wanted to do something he loved!
No, and neither did his wife. Haydn married Maria Anna Keller, the elder sister of his first love who had become a nun. She turned out to be a spendthrift, bad-tempered, unattractive, did not care for music and was unable to have children.