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Franz Joseph Haydn

Franz Joseph Haydn

Born: 31st March 1732, Rohrau

Died: 31st May 1809, Vienna

Nationality: Austrian

Franz Joseph Haydn was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. He was instrumental in the development of chamber music such as the string quartet and piano trio. His contributions to musical form have led him to be called "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String quartet".

Haydn arose from humble origins, the child of working people in a rural village. He established his career first by serving as a chorister at St.

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