Haydn, Franz Joseph Composers Musicians

This category lists pages and sites about Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Popularly known as the "Father of the Symphony" much of his life was spent in the service of the Esterházy princes; his many instrumental and sacred works are considered the foundation of the Viennese school of composition. All sites listed here are suitable for children and teens to read and use for enjoyment and/or for schoolwork.

• Fact Monster - Haydn, Franz Joseph - Brief biography of the Austrian composer; with pronunciation musicians key.
• Franz Josef Haydn - Brief biography by Carol Traxler for the May composers 1999 issue haydn, franz joseph of Quarternotes, the newsletter of the composers Washington Saengerbund.
• Franz Joseph Haydn - Brief biography from ThinkQuest.
• Wikipedia - Joseph Haydn - Article with detailed life, character study, musical analysis musicians and evolution of his style.

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