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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There is always room for Mozart and Haydn, to say nothing for his recent infatuation with Aaron Copland.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
At the same time, he guest conducted orchestras in Europe and America with programs, while heavily weighed on the 20th century, that went back to Mozart and Haydn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Besides Berlioz, the lineup featured works by composers from the 18th to early 20th centuries, such as Franz Joseph Haydn and Paul Dukas, that have long been in the public domain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Aled Haydn Jones, Head of Radio 1, says the Live Lounge "is where the biggest acts in the world come to have some fun and deliver unforgettable performances".
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2024
But large choruses, soloists and orchestra were bread and butter to Bach in his Passions, Handel in his oratorios, Mozart in his Requiem and Haydn in his grand choral works.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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