Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Born in Austria Early musical training at age 6 Trained as choirboy, harpsichordist and violinist. Age 8 recruited to Viennese Boys’ Choir Age 17, began freelancing career Worked at teacher, accompanist and street musician Self-taught on composition, harmony and counterpoint
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Successful compositions brought fame and notoriety. Soon was being patronized which brought money and new employment opportunities 1760: married 1761: Kapellmeister to the Esterhazy family Composer (on request), performer, orchestra director, coach, music librarian, producing the operas, etc. Family loved music and supported Haydn.
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Stayed at Esterhazy 30+ years Many compositions which helped develop personal style, and were heard frequently Positive and negative Very popular throughout Europe Honored in Europe by Royal Family, Oxford Beethoven traveled to study with him Developed genre of Symphony and String Quartet Surprise: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-dgEawKamA&feature=related Cello Concerto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnzLEDDbANY
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart January 27, 1756 – December 5, 1791
Life Born Salzburg, Austria Child Prodigy 1762-1773 Piano at age 3 violin, composing at age 5 Composing, orchestration, transcriptions from memory. Taught by Father, Leopold 1762-1773 Tours exhibiting children (Age 7) Acquainted with other composers
Life Salzburg (1773-1781) Vienna (1781-1791) Employed by the Court Very Popular Composed in many genres Beginning of standard works Discontent with job Vienna (1781-1791) Free-lance musician "The Abduction from the Seraglio“ brought extreme fame Marriage Friendship with Haydn Successful concerts, Financial stability
Life 1786: Career shifted from performer to composer of opera. Lorenzo da Ponte (librettist) Marriage of Figaro (1786) Don Giovanni (1787) Cosi fan tutte (1790) Decline in income (Austrian War) Composition of final symphonies (39-41)
Significant Works Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Concerti Symphony No. 40 Esp. Wind Concerti Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn Symphony No. 40 Requiem Operas: Marriage of Figaro (1786) Don Giovanni (1787) Cosi fan tutte (1790) The Magic Flute (1791) Symphony 40: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC2ePGkmopg Clarinet Concerto: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr3aB4v8hXI Don Giovanni:(4:55) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK1_vm0FMAU&feature=related Simpsons:(12:50) http://watchthesimpsonsonline.com/movie/286-The%20Simpsons%201511%20Margical%20History%20Tour.html