1. 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

2. Franz Joseph Haydn ( )
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.

4. 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:
Cello Concerto:

5. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
January 27, 1756 – December 5, 1791

6. 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
Tours exhibiting children (Age 7)
Acquainted with other composers

7. 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 ( )
Free-lance musician
"The Abduction from the Seraglio“ brought extreme fame
Marriage
Friendship with Haydn
Successful concerts, Financial stability

8. 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)

9. 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:
Clarinet Concerto:
Don Giovanni:(4:55)
Simpsons:(12:50)