The last years of his life (1803–1809) were spent in a state of debility, unable to compose due to poor health. He died in Vienna in 1809 at the age of 77. Haydn was a friend and mentor of …

Nov 6, 2025 · Joseph Haydn, Austrian composer who was one of the most important figures in the development of the Classical style in music during the 18th century. He helped establish the …

Apr 2, 2014 · A close friend of Mozart and a teacher of Beethoven, Franz Joseph Haydn was often called the "father of the symphony." At the time of his death, he was one of the most …

Haydn’s position in the home of such an esteemed composer led to a distinguished career: he became music director for Count Morzin for four years, composed his first symphonies, and …

Jan 12, 2024 · Franz Joseph Haydn, or ‘Papa Haydn’ as his friends and colleagues knew him, was an 18th-century Austrian composer, responsible for much of the musical innovation of the …

Oct 22, 2025 · Read on for an introduction to the great composer Joseph Haydn, known (among other things) for his huge and endlessly rewarding catalogue of symphonies and string quartets.

The Haydn Society of North America (HSNA) is dedicated to the study, appreciation, and celebration of the life and works of Joseph Haydn (1732–1809), one of the most influential …

18 hours ago · On Dec. 3, the Handel and Haydn Society will for the first time perform "Messiah" in full at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.

Nov 14, 2023 · Haydn spent most of his career around Vienna, where he pioneered the symphony and string quartet format, which became standard forms of Classical music. Haydn enjoyed a …

Joseph Haydn was a prolific composer of the classical period. He is regarded as the "father of the symphony " and the "father of the string quartet " for his more than 100 symphonies and …