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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Giovanni Antonini on Il Giardino Armonico
20th Aug 2025
As the Italian period instrument ensemble celebrates its fortieth anniversary, its founder member and current Music Director reflects on the group's evolution - and why he believes that 'everything in Italy is theatre, for better or for worse'...
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Mariam Batsashvili on Influences
21st May 2025
Mariam Batsashvili's new album, Influences, is a chronological journey through sonatas that she holds close, spiritually and musically. Ahead of her BBC Proms appearance, playing Mozart Piano Concerto No. 20 with the BBC Symphony Orchestra on 27th July, she spoke with Matthew Ash about the new album and her connection with the music.
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Popular Works: Haydn
- Andante & Variations in F minor, Hob.XVII:6 (Sonata - un piccolo divertimento) (132)
- Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb:1 (177)
- Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major, Hob. VIIb:2 (Op. 101) (183)
- Keyboard Concerto No. 11 in D major, HobXVIII:11 (121)
- Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, Hob.XVI:46 (70)
- Piano Sonata No. 32 in G minor, Hob.XVI:44 (73)
- Piano Sonata No. 33 in C minor, Hob.XVI:20 (94)
- Piano Sonata No. 38 in F major, Hob.XVI:23 (88)
- Piano Sonata No. 47 in B minor, Hob.XVI:32 (85)
- Piano Sonata No. 50 in D major, Hob.XVI:37 (79)
- Piano Sonata No. 53 in E minor, Hob.XVI:34 (89)
- Piano Sonata No. 58 in C major, Hob.XVI:48 (100)
- Piano Sonata No. 59 in E flat major, Hob.XVI:49 (104)
- Piano Sonata No. 60 in C major, Hob.XVI:50 (113)
- Piano Sonata No. 62 in E flat major, Hob.XVI:52 (119)
- Sinfonia Concertante in B flat major, Op. 84, Hob. I/105 (83)
- String Quartet, Op. 76 No. 3 in C major 'Emperor' (78)
- String Quartet, Op. 77 No. 1 in G major (73)
- Symphony No. 44 in E minor 'Mourning' (70)
- Symphony No. 45 in F sharp minor 'Farewell' (89)
- Symphony No. 82 in C major, 'The Bear' (79)
- Symphony No. 83 in G minor 'The Hen' (74)
- Symphony No. 85 in B flat major 'La Reine' (71)
- Symphony No. 88 in G major (121)
- Symphony No. 92 in G major 'Oxford' (100)
- Symphony No. 93 in D major (98)
- Symphony No. 94 in G Major 'Surprise' (221)
- Symphony No. 95 in C minor (100)
- Symphony No. 96 in D major 'Miracle' (134)
- Symphony No. 97 in C major (87)
- Symphony No. 98 in B flat major (99)
- Symphony No. 99 in E flat major (95)
- Symphony No. 100 in G major 'Military' (150)
- Symphony No. 101 in D major 'The Clock' (173)
- Symphony No. 102 in B flat major (116)
- Symphony No. 103 in E flat major 'Drum Roll' (118)
- Symphony No. 104 in D major 'London' (176)
- The Creation (118)
- Trumpet Concerto in E flat major, Hob. VIIe:1 (146)
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob.VIIa:1 (79)
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