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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 - Composer, Symphonies, Classical: Haydn was an extremely prolific composer.

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 …

5 days ago · Haydn Fleury has been released from the hospital and was back with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, one day after being taken from the ice on a stretcher in the first period of a 4-3 overtime …