The last years of his life (1803–1809) were spent in a state of debility, unable to compose due to poor health. He died in Vienna in 1809 at the age of 77. Haydn was a friend and mentor of …

Dec 18, 2025 · Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer who was one of the most important figures in the development of the Classical style in music during the 18th century. He helped establish …

Haydn’s position in the home of such an esteemed composer led to a distinguished career: he became music director for Count Morzin for four years, composed his first symphonies, and …

Oct 22, 2025 · Read on for an introduction to the great composer Joseph Haydn, known (among other things) for his huge and endlessly rewarding catalogue of symphonies and string quartets.

Joseph Haydn wore the livery uniform of a court servant for most of his career, composing and performing to order. When he was eventually granted a measure of freedom, he became one …

Jan 6, 2026 · Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury was stretchered off the ice and taken to a hospital via ambulance following a scary crash into the boards.

Jan 8, 2026 · Haydn Fleury has rejoined the Winnipeg Jets a day after the defenseman crashed into the boards and was taken off the ice on a stretcher and hospitalized.

Composer Franz Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, Austria in 1732 and is probably known to be one of the greatest masters of classical music. His compositions include 104 symphonies, 50 …

Haydn spent almost thirty years working for the family. The Esterházys kept Haydn very busy: he wrote music, which he played both for and with his patrons, ran the orchestra, and staged operas.

With the increase in his reputation, Haydn eventually obtained aristocratic patronage, crucial for the career of a composer in his day. Countess Thun, having seen one of Haydn’s …