Category: Biographies

Life of Haydn

Haydn’s Birth and Family--His Early Talent--First Studies with Frankh--Chapel-boy at St. Stephens’--Ruetter’s Instructions--Early Compositions--His Mischievous Tricks and Dismissal--Anecdote of Maria Theresa--Acquaintance with Metastasio--Influence of Philip Emanuel Bach--The...

Chapters

1. CHAPTER I.

Haydn’s Birth and Family--His Early Talent--First Studies with Frankh--Chapel-boy at St. Stephens’--Ruetter’s Instructions--Early Compositions--His Mischievous Tricks and Dismis...

2. CHAPTER II.

Haydn’s Studies with Porpora--His Italian Operas--Engagement with Count Von Morzin--His First String Quartet--An Unfortunate Marriage--Domestic Troubles without End--Appointment...

3. CHAPTER III.

A Winter Adventure--The Relations of Mozart and Haydn--Mozart’s Dedication--The Emperor Joseph’s Opinions--Letters to Frau Von Genzinger--A Catalogue of Complaints--His Engageme...

4. CHAPTER IV.

Criticisms at Home--His Relations to Beethoven--Jealousy of the Great Mogul--His Second London Journey--The Military Symphony--His Longings for Home--Great Popularity In England...

5. CHAPTER I.

Haydn’s Birth and Family--His Early Talent--First Studies with Frankh--Chapel-boy at St. Stephen’s--Reutter’s Instructions--Early Compositions--His Mischievous Tricks and Dismis...

6. CHAPTER II.

Haydn’s Studies with Porpora--His Italian Operas--Engagement with Count Von Morzin--His First String Quartet--An Unfortunate Marriage--Domestic Troubles without End--Appointment...

7. CHAPTER III.

A Winter Adventure--The Relations of Mozart and Haydn--Mozart’s Dedication--The Emperor Joseph’s Opinions--Letters to Frau von Genzinger--A Catalogue of Complaints--His Engageme...

8. CHAPTER IV.

Criticism at Home--His Relations to Beethoven--Jealousy of the Great Mogul--His Second London Journey--The Military Symphony--His Longings for Home--Great Popularity in England-...