Haydn Background

Question 1

How many symphonies did Haydn write?

Answer 1

At least 104

Question 2

His early symphonic work…

Answer 2

…relied on the generally accepted idioms of the time

Question 3

The following symphonies are associated with the ‘Sturm und Drang’ period

Answer 3

• Symphony No.26 (1768) ‘Lamentatione’ in D minor
• Symphony No.49 (1768) ‘Lapassione’ in F minor
• Symphony No.44 (1772) ‘Traver’ in E minor

Question 4

Haydn’s full name

Answer 4

Franz Josef Haydn

Question 5

Haydn’s date of birth and date of death

Answer 5

1732-1809