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Franz Joseph Haydn A composer of the classical era • He was born in on- March 31st, 1732 Rohrau Austria • He died on- May 31st, 1809 Vienna, Austria • Haydn was also born around the final stages of the Baroque Period. A Picture Of Haydn Haydn’s Childhood • Was the second of the twelve children. • Family was quit poor. • When he was six, his parents had sent him to live with family relative, Johann Frankh, in Hainburg, Austria. • Mr. Frankh was a private music teacher and gave Franz lessons on the harpsichord. • In hainburg, young Franz sang in a church boy choir and had eventually became the chief soloist for the group. Childhood (Con) • When he turned 17 he got to old for the boy choir. He made a living by playing the harpsichord and violin. • He had also began composing and had completed his first mass ( musical liturgy ) at age 19. • His first string quartet at 23 • At 27 he done his first symphony. Dates and other Information • He married his wife, Anna, in 1760. • - they separated a few years later but Haydn continued to support Anna for the rest of her life. • 1761 ( age 29 )- he became the assistant choirmaster to Prince Paul Esterhazy. ( An Austrian prince who was a great admirer of music) • 1791- after the death of Prince Esterhazy, Haydn traveled to London where he was highly regarded by British royalty. Continued.. • In the mid 60’s, Haydn’s health was failing. • For the last 10 years of his life he wrote a little, although he frequently attended concert performances of his music. • He was a personable man, generous and honorable. • Admired by the royalty throughout Europe. • He wrote a large number of works and was very industrious as a composer. • He was fortunate to have a patron.. Continued.. • Prince Esterhazy, who had gave him the freedom to write music for a variety of occasions. • However it was not until Haydn was over 40 that his music was successful in concert halls outside the Esterhazy palace. Some of his most famous compositions. 3 of Haydn’s most compositions would be the -Symphony 94- “ The Surprise “ -Symphony 45- “ The farewell “ -Symphony 85- “ The Queens “