Directory of Haydn, Franz Joseph Resources

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This category lists pages and sites about Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809). Popularly known as the "Father of the Symphony" much of his life was spent in the service of the Esterházy princes; his many instrumental and sacred works are considered the foundation of the Viennese school of composition.

All sites listed here are suitable for children and teens to read and use for enjoyment and/or for schoolwork.

Resources in This Category

• Fact Monster - Haydn, Franz Joseph

  http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/people/haydn-franz-joseph.html
  Brief biography of the Austrian composer; with pronunciation key.

• Wikipedia - Joseph Haydn

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Haydn
  Article with detailed life, character study, musical analysis and evolution of his style.

 

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