Family background of franz joseph haydn

  • family background of franz joseph haydn

    • Franz Joseph Haydn (abt. 1732 - 1809)

    FranzJoseph(Joseph)Haydn

    Born about in Rohrau, Österreich

    Son of Mathias Haydn and Marie Koller

    Brother of Johann Michael Haydn and Johannes Evangelist Haydn[half]

    [spouse(s) unknown]

    [children unknown]

    Died at about age 77in Wien, Österreich

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    Biography

    Joseph Haydn is Notable.

    Joseph was a non-member of the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain.

    Austrian classical composer. See: Concerto

    Haydn was a prominent and prolific composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the piano trio and his contributions to musical form have earned him the epithets "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet". At the time of his death, aged 77, he was one of the most celebrated composers in Europe.

    Joseph Haydn was baptized Franciscus Josephus on April 1st 1732