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Lesson 1: Franz
Joseph Haydn
Sarah Smokay and Seth Pendergast
Instructional Technology
Dr. Yates
Franz Joseph Haydn: Early Life
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Born March 31, 1732
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Choir Boy at St.
Stephen’s Cathedral in
Vienna until 17
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Learned Violin and
Harpsichord
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Married at the age of
28
Franz Joseph Haydn:
Esterhazy Years
•Hired in 1761 to…
•Compose Music
•Conduct Performances
•Train and supervise musical
personnel
•Keep musical instruments
in repair
Franz Joseph Haydn:
London Years
• 12 symphonies for
London
• Between 1788-1792
• More brilliant and
daring than his first
symphonies
• The British:
“Greatest composer
in the world!”
Haydn’s Symphony 92
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Composed for honorary doctorate at
Oxford
Further research:
http://www.carolinaclassical.com/articles/hayd
n.html
Franz Joseph Haydn:
Conclusion
• 106 symphonies
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68 string quartets
18 operas
2 Oratorios
Influence on Mozart
and Beethoven