Classical Era (1750-1850)
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Born in Rohrau, Austria
He started composing as a teenager.
He played the harpsichord, organ, and violin.
He taught himself how to compose music.
On May 1, 1761, Haydn started working for the Esterházy family.
The Esterházy family was a family of nobles.
He started out as an assistant and was responsible for the care of the music and instruments.
Wrote: 104 symphonies
Symphony No. 63 in C Major
Organ Concerto in C Major
Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Surprise Symphony)
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
Born in Rohrau, Austria
He started composing as a teenager.
He played the harpsichord, organ, and violin.
He taught himself how to compose music.
On May 1, 1761, Haydn started working for the Esterházy family.
The Esterházy family was a family of nobles.
He started out as an assistant and was responsible for the care of the music and instruments.
Wrote: 104 symphonies
Symphony No. 63 in C Major
Organ Concerto in C Major
Symphony No. 94 in G Major (Surprise Symphony)
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