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(Franz) Joseph Haydn, composer of the Classical Period -

Born - 31 March 1732 in Rohrau, Austria

Died - 31 May 1809 in Vienna, Austria

Some 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".

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