1. Franz Joseph Haydn

2. Haydn’s Life: Born March 31, 1732 and Died May 31, 1809
He was born in a small village called Rohrau, Austria
He joined the original Vienna Boy’s Choir at age 8.
He was a self-taught composer
They usually refer to him as ”The Father of the Symphony.” He helped create and perfect this form of music.
He composed 104 Symphonies, 150+ works for the keyboard (60 Piano Sonatas)

3. Employment:
He was employed by a very wealthy Hungarian family known as the Esterhazys.
This form of work was a system of patronage where a composer was an employee required to do as his master wished.
It gave Haydn freedom to try new things in music and have a steady income
He taught Beethoven for a short while

4. Haydn’s Works:
The Creation Oratorio;
Orfeo Opera;
Surprise Symphony;
Trumpet Concerto;

5. Minuet A minuet is an elegant dance in 3/4 time
It was very popular in the 18th century, especially in France; Louis XIV, the “Sun King,” and the members of his court loved to dance the minuet.
After a while, minuets weren’t just for dancing any more. Haydn—and many other composers in his day—used this dance form as the third movement, or section, of a four- movement piece. Thus, the third movement of the “Farewell” Symphony is a minuet.

6. The Sonata https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUWPJp5vDMA

7. Listening Competition: