The string quartet was the first of the new classical genres.
Franz Joseph Haydn
(Franz) Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809: during the Classical period.
This era
Franz Joseph Haydn was primarily active during the Classical period of music, which spanned from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century. He is often referred to as the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the String Quartet" due to his significant contributions to these genres. Haydn's work laid the foundation for later composers, including Mozart and Beethoven, and he was influential in the development of sonata form and other musical structures characteristic of the Classical style.
Franz Joseph Haydn Lived in the years 1732-1809
Franz Joseph Haydn
(Franz) Joseph Haydn, 1732 - 1809: during the Classical period.
This era
Franz Joseph Haydn was primarily active during the Classical period of music, which spanned from the mid-18th century to the early 19th century. He is often referred to as the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the String Quartet" due to his significant contributions to these genres. Haydn's work laid the foundation for later composers, including Mozart and Beethoven, and he was influential in the development of sonata form and other musical structures characteristic of the Classical style.
Franz Joseph Haydn Lived in the years 1732-1809
Franz Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn
Haydn, Mozart
Haydn's lifespan is 1732-1809. He is an Austrian composer in classical period. He was a prominent composer in developing the symphony and string quartet genres.
Franz Joseph Haydn
Haydn was a highly prolific composer of the Classical period. He has been known as the Father of the symphony and has been speculated to be W.A. Mozart's teacher, though this has not been proven and is controversial in some circles.
(Franz) Joseph Haydn, composer of the Classical Period -Born - 31 March 1732 in Rohrau, AustriaDied - 31 May 1809 in Vienna, AustriaSome major works include - 15 surviving Operas, over 100 Symphonies, Violin and keyboard concertos, Chamber music and songs, 12 Masses.Specialist Genres - Symphonies, String quartets, Opera, Oratorios, Masses.Joseph Haydn was one of the most prominent composers of the classical period, and is called by some the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet".