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 Mozart, a …

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 the forms …

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 married Maria …

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 of the …

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 concertos, 84 …

Nov 14, 2023 · Haydn spent most of his career around Vienna, where he pioneered the symphony and string quartet format, which became standard forms of Classical music. Haydn enjoyed a high …

Dec 18, 2025 · Joseph Haydn - Composer, Symphonies, Classical: Haydn was an extremely prolific composer.

Painting of Haydn by John Hoppner (1791) Joseph Haydn was a prolific composer of the classical period. He is regarded as the "father of the symphony " and the "father of the string quartet " for his …

Dec 18, 2025 · Joseph Haydn - Classical Music, Symphony, Composer: When Prince Miklós died in 1790, he was succeeded by his son, Prince Antal, who did not care for music and dismissed most of …