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Hey Kids, Meet Franz Joseph Haydn | Composer Biography
Hey Kids, Meet Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Austrian Classical Era Composer
Franz Joseph Haydn was born in the Austrian village of Rohrau.
Franz joseph haydn biography for kids
His childhood was an extremely musical one, singing together frequently as a family and with neighbors. At a very early age his parents, Mathias and Maria, recognized their son's musical talent and accepted an offer to allow schoolmaster and choirmaster, Johann Matthias Franck, to train young Franz as a musician.
In his teens, Franz left the choir to begin working as a freelance musician and composing when he had time.
His big break came when he was asked to be the court conductor for Prince Esterhazy, a wealthy Hungarian with an orchestra of his own. Haydn worked for the Prince for 30 years composing many symphonies and other works.
When the prince died, Haydn decided to travel to London.
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