Franz Joseph Haydn

                                

                   Born:  1732 in Austria
                   Died:  1809
                      Period of Music:  Classical
                      Instrument (s) Played:  Harpsichord, piano, organ and violin
                      Major Compositions:
                      Piano:  Piana Sonata in E-Flat Major, Hob.XVII:52
                      Orchestra:  Symphony No 94 in G major (The Surprise Symphony)
                      String Quartet:  The Joke, OP.33, No. 2, The Frog, Op.50, No.6
                      Oratorio:  The Creation, Op.33, No.2
                      Interesting Facts:
                   Haydn was called "Papa" even though he never had any children,  He had a
                      great sense of humor and a likable disposition.
 

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