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Haydn
(redirected from Franz Joseph Haydn)

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Haydn
1. (Franz) Joseph . 1732--1809, Austrian composer, who played a major part in establishing the classical forms of the symphony and the string quartet. His other works include the oratorios The Creation (1796--98) and The Seasons (1798--1801)
2. his brother, Johann Michael . 1737--1806, Austrian composer, esp of Church music


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The term "hurly-burly," for example, appears in "Sailor's Song" by Franz Joseph Haydn.
At one time mistakenly attributed to Franz Joseph Haydn, the symphonic work by Leopold Mozart features the orchestra's string section and an odd, cacophonous mixture of unlikely instruments played by the otherwise idled members of the group.
Tenchita will perform piano works from composers Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, and Ludwig van Beethoven with proceeds from the concert assisting her continuing education.
 
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