Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer of Classical music who is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. Haydn spent most of his career around Vienna, where he pioneered the symphony and string quartet format, which became standard forms of Classical music. Haydn enjoyed a high international reputation during his own lifetime, with his work being performed across Europe.
More about: Joseph HaydnServer Costs Fundraiser 2024
Help our mission to provide free history education to the world! Please donate and contribute to covering our server costs in 2024. With your support, millions of people learn about history entirely for free every month.
$3926 / $18000
Definition
Timeline
-
1732 - 1809Life of the composer Joseph Haydn.
-
31 Mar 1732Joseph Haydn is born in the village of Rohrau, Lower Austria.
-
1740 - 1749Joseph Haydn is a choirboy at St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna.
-
1757 - 1761Joseph Haydn works for Count Morzin in Bohemia.
-
1760Joseph Haydn marries Maria Anna Keller.
-
1761 - 1790Joseph Haydn works for the Hungarian Counts Esterházy.
-
1761Joseph Haydn composes his trio of symphonies Times of Day.
-
1766Joseph Haydn becomes the Kapellmeister at the Esterházy court.
-
1775Joseph Haydn composes his opera L’incontro improviso (The Unexpected Encounter).
-
1783Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Haydn meet for the first time.
-
1791Joseph Haydn first visits London.
-
1792Ludwig van Beethoven moves to Vienna and studies under Joseph Haydn.
-
1798Joseph Haydn completes his oratorio Die Schöpfung (The Creation).
-
1801Joseph Haydn completes his oratorio Die Jahreszeiten (The Seasons).
-
31 May 1809Joseph Haydn dies in his sleep at home in Vienna.
