Haydn Flashcards
What era is Haydn from?
Haydn is from the Classical era.
Where was Haydn from?
Austria.
Franz Joseph Haydn was a renowned and…
prolific Austrian composer.
What was Haydn famous for?
He was famous for his 104 symphonies.
Haydn was directly responsible for establishing the form of..
the string quartet.
What title was Haydn given?
Father of the Symphony.
Who were two of Haydn’s close friends?
Mozart and Beethoven.
At the age of eight, why was Haydn brought to the attention of a court composer?
He had an excellent voice.
In 1740, what kind of boarding school was Haydn admitted to?
He was admitted to boarding school where singers were trained for the emperor’s court in Vienna.
At the age of 17, why was Haydn dismissed from school?
He was dismissed from school because his voice changed?
When he had no money, what did Haydn do for a living?
He styled wigs as a barber’s helper
Who did Haydn marry?
Maria Anna Keller.
Maria Anna Keller was the daughter of a…
hairdresser.
In 1761 Haydn began working for Prince Esterhazy in Austria and was soon put in charge of…
all court music.
Which famous composer was Haydn’s student?
Beethoven.
