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Joseph Haydn

Questions about Joseph Haydn, a prominent Austrian composer during the Classical Period.

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What is Joseph Haydn's wife's maiden name?

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.

Where is Joseph haydns grave?

Eisenstadt, Burgenland: Bergkirche (Mausoleum)

Did Mozart write Haydn?

Beethoven and Haydn certainly did, Haydn taught Beethoven.

Between Beethoven and Mozart the picture is less certain, they may have met in Vienna in 1787, and some people think that Beethoven may even have had a few lessons from Mozart. However the records are not clear or contemporaneous.

Mozart and Hayden were great friends.

Was Franz Joseph Haydn black?

No he wasn't black nor was he ever called a "Moor" by Prince Esterhazy. These black revisionist never quit with their nonsense. Do your own research and never rely on a black revisionist to tell you anything historical. Pretty much anybody prior to photography according to these idiots are considered black to them. Whites just magically appeared when photography was invented.

When did Joseph haydn died?

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

Born - 31st March, 1732 in Rohrau, Austria

Died - 31st May, 1809 in Vienna, Austria

Some major works include - 15 surviving Operas, 104 Symphonies, Violin and keyboard concertos, Chamber music and songs, 12 Masses.

Specialist Genres - Symphonies, String quartets, Opera, Oratorios, Masses.

Haydn was a tutor to Beethoven and a friend to Mozart. Mozarts Requiem was performed at Haydns memorial service.

How many songs did Joseph Haydn write?

Joseph Haydn composed more than 200 principal compositions. Most notable of them are his 84 string quartets and 104 symphonies. Haydn composed more than 30 piano sonatas and oratorios.

What were haydn's two popular oratorios?

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.

Haydn's most popular operas?

Haydn's operas that survive are very, very rarely performed and then usually as curiosities. The link below gives a listing of his operas.

Did Joseph Haydn Have any children?

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.

What are the Words to Surprise Symphony by haydn?

The second movement of the " Surprise Symphony" by Joseph Haydn is known for the Themes and Variations. It is formally named the Andante movement. If you require further research, here are some great websites I hope that you find this information helpful!

Joseph Haydn was content to spend most of his life?

He really enjoyed activities such as horse riding, hunting and evaluating the values of different pieces of artwork.

Why is Haydn's No.94 symphony called surprise symphony?

Because of the sudden, intentionally startling, chords that the composer put in because people were falling asleep during his performances and wanted to startle them and embarrass them at the same time.

What types of music did franz Joseph haydn write?

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

Born - 1732 in Rohrau, Austria

Died - May, 1809 in Vienna, Austria

Major works include - 15 surviving Operas, 104 Symphonies, Violin and keyboard concertos, Chamber music and songs, 12 Masses.

Genres - Symphonies, String quartets, Opera, Oratorios, Masses.

Haydn was a tutor to Beethoven and a friend to Mozart. Mozarts Requiem was performed at Haydns memorial service.

Hiw did Joseph haydn learn to play instruments?

As a teacher and a composer. Two of his more famous students were Mozart and Beethoven, and he created the form that we now refer to as the String Quartet. He also contributed materially to the development of the symphony, along with his older contemporary Karl Philipp Emannuel Bach. He composed prolifically and well in every musical form of his era, save opera, though his oratorios are quite operatic in spots. His brother Michael Haydn was also a very well-regarded composer.

What European country can be associated with Mozart Beethoven Haydn?

The European country associated with the lives of Beethoven Hadyn, and Mozart is Austria. Although Beethoven is German, he spent most of his career in Austria.

What Caused of death for Franz Joseph Haydn?

Haydn had a nasal disease which prevented him from composing music at times. By the year 1802, this long term disease completely prevented him from composing altogether. Whether it was a direct cause of his death is uncertain, but it was no doubt a contributor to his demise and eventual death in 1809 at the age of 77.

During what years did Franz Joseph Haydn live?

Franz Joseph Haydn Lived in the years 1732-1809

How did haydn gain fame?

Franz Joseph Hayden was mostly in a major key. He shows lots of mood and feeling in his music. He played classical music.

some of his music is The "surprise" symphony,Die schop fung,The "London" symphony.

How many compositions did Joseph haydn write?

depends on what instrument, look on wikipedia it will say exactly how many he wrote and for what

What was saint saens most famous pieces?

Camille Saint-Saens played the organ and the piano. He also composed works for both as well as for orchestra.

One of his better known compositions is the Symphony No 3 in C Minor (aka The Organ Symphony) written for Organ and Orchestra.

Was Haydn a composer of the baroque period?

no, Haydn is a composer of the classical era