Haydn
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Franz Joseph 1732–1809, Austrian composer.
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(Johann) Michael, 1737–1806, Austrian composer (brother of Franz Joseph Haydn).
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( Franz ) Joseph (ˈjoːzɛf). 1732–1809, Austrian composer, who played a major part in establishing the classical forms of the symphony and the string quartet. His other works include the oratorios The Creation (1796–98) and The Seasons (1798–1801)
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his brother, Johann Michael ( German joˈhan ˈmɪçaeːl). 1737–1806, Austrian composer, esp of Church music
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Citing examples from Haydn, Mozart and others, the author adds that these pieces were intended to be performed at night for social gatherings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Franz Joseph Haydn thought of himself as a slave at the castle of the aristocratic Esterházy family; he served as their court composer for decades while he wrote his famous works.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
One led to another, and Riley has by now produced the most impressive large body of string quartets, 30 strong, since Haydn.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2025
Two boys aged 16 and 13 were held at a property on Haydn Road, Merseyside Police said.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025
Just as the period’s architects designed buildings from the same limited collection of motifs and shapes, Haydn and his contemporaries were designing music from a similarly limited catalogue.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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