1. Lesson 1: Franz Joseph Haydn
Sarah Smokay and Seth Pendergast
Instructional Technology
Dr. Yates

2. Franz Joseph Haydn: Early Life
Born March 31, 1732
Choir Boy at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna until 17
Learned Violin and Harpsichord
Married at the age of 28

3. Franz Joseph Haydn: Esterhazy Years
Hired in 1761 to…
Compose Music
Conduct Performances
Train and supervise musical personnel
Keep musical instruments in repair

4. Franz Joseph Haydn: London Years
12 symphonies for London
Between
More brilliant and daring than his first symphonies
The British: “Greatest composer in the world!”

5. Haydn’s Symphony 92 Composed for honorary doctorate at Oxford
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6. Franz Joseph Haydn: Conclusion
106 symphonies
68 string quartets
18 operas
2 Oratorios
Influence on Mozart and Beethoven