franz Joseph Haydn Flashcards
dates
1732-1809
where was Haydn born
Rohrau, Austria
family situation
his father was a wheelwright, his mother was a cook, his brothers also became musicians
where did Haydn study
his talents were recognized and he was recruited as a choirboy at St. Stephen’s cathedral. considered Nicole porpora as his only teacher. he was dismissed from st Stephen’s after his voice changed and became a freelance musician in Vienna
what was his first full time position
kapellmeister to count Ferdinand von morzin. conducted, composed, performed, and composed first symphony.
when and who did he marry
Maria Anna Keller in 1760
who employed him in Eisenstadt?
the wealthy and influential Esterhaza estate as assistant kapellmeister
what leading genres of the day did he explore?
symphony, opera, string quartet
what composer did he form a friendship with?
Mozart. they dedicated string quartets to each other.
who did he work for after the esterhaza estate?
Prince Anton in Vienna. was relieved of all duties except composing and annual mass.
where did he receive an honorary doctorate from?
Oxford university
who did he teach in Vienna?
Beethoven briefly, 1792
why did he retire?
failing health
death?
may 31st, 1809, Mozart’s requiem was performed at his memorial service.
what genre did he have significant contributions to?
symphony and string quartet. also contributed to the development of the sonata form.
