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
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
“They go around the roundabout nine times out of 10 the wrong way,” said Tredegar councillor Haydn Trollope.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2024
Whereas both Haydn and Mozart aimed to reveal human emotions through the filter of a gentlemanly, well-bred composure, the funeral march in Eroica is remarkable for the unflinching grip of its mood.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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